(A) Upon a declaration of a state of emergency by the Governor, it is unlawful and a violation of this article for a person or his agent or employee to solicit the contribution or sale of goods or services for charitable purposes by any manner, means, practice, or device that is knowingly and wilfully misleading.

(B) Upon a declaration of a state of disaster by the President, in which the disaster areas include all or a portion of the State of South Carolina, it is unlawful and a violation of this article for a person or his agent or employee to solicit in this State the contribution or sale of goods or services for charitable purposes by any manner, means, practice, or device that is knowingly and wilfully misleading.

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 39-5-147

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Person: shall include natural persons, corporations, trusts, partnerships, incorporated or unincorporated associations and any other legal entity. See South Carolina Code 39-5-10

(C) These prohibitions remain in effect until the declaration of emergency or disaster expires or is terminated.

(D) In addition to all other remedies provided in this article, a person who wilfully violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days.

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