Any person violating the provisions of this chapter is deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction must be fined:

(a) Not less than one hundred dollars for a first offense;

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 56-27-50

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Person: means an individual, corporation, partnership, association, or any other business entity. See South Carolina Code 56-27-10

(b) Not less than five hundred dollars for a second offense;

(c) Not less than one thousand dollars for a third or subsequent offense.