(A) In any area designated by the Governor in his proclamation that a state of emergency exists, and during the duration of the proclamation, it is unlawful for a person to:

(1)(a) violate a provision in the proclamation including, but not limited to, any curfew set forth by the proclamation;

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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 16-7-10

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.

(b) congregate, unless authorized or in their homes, in groups of three or more and to refuse to disperse upon order of a law enforcement officer; or

(c) wilfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any law enforcement officer.

A person violating the provisions of this item is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days.

(2)(a) enter into the property of another, without lawful authority and with criminal intent;

(b) damage the property of another; or

(c) take possession or otherwise disturb the property of another in any manner.

A person violating a provision of this item is guilty of the felony of looting and, upon conviction, must be fined or imprisoned, or both, in the discretion of the court. The court must order restitution pursuant to § 17-25-322;

(3) charge unconscionable prices during a declared state of emergency or disaster, as described in § 39-5-145, or knowingly and wilfully use a misleading practice or device to solicit the contribution or sale of goods or services for charitable purposes in connection with a declared state of emergency or disaster, as described in § 39-5-147.

(B) Penalties provided in this article are cumulative of and in addition to those provided in §§ 39-5-145 and 39-5-147.