(a) Unless the method of disposition is adopted for the purpose of evasion of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter do not apply to offers or dispositions of an interest in land:

(1) by a purchaser of subdivided lands for his own account in a single or isolated transaction;

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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 27-29-30

  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.

(2) if fewer than twenty-five separate lots, parcels, units, or interests in subdivided lands are offered by a person in a period of twelve months;

(3) on which there is a residential, commercial, or industrial building, or as to which there is a legal obligation on the part of the seller to construct such a building within two years from date of disposition;

(4) to persons who are engaged in the business of construction of buildings for resale, or to persons who acquire an interest in subdivided lands for the purpose of engaging, and do engage in the business of construction of buildings for resale;

(5) pursuant to court order;

(6) by any government or governmental agency;

(7) as cemetery lots or interests.

(b) Unless the method of disposition is adopted for the purpose of evasion of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter do not apply to:

(1) offers or dispositions of evidences of indebtedness secured by a mortgage or deed of trust of real estate;

(2) offers or dispositions of securities or units of interest issued by a real estate investment trust regulated under any state or federal statute;

(3) a subdivision as to which the plan of disposition is to dispose to ten or fewer persons;

(4) a subdivision as to which the commission has granted an exemption as provided in § 27-29-100.