§ 45-2-10 Short title
§ 45-2-20 Definitions
§ 45-2-30 Refusal or denial of accommodations, facilities or privileges; demonstration of ability to pay; minors; deduction from advance payment for value of lodging
§ 45-2-35 Canines certified to work with law enforcement officers or fire service personnel permitted to stay overnight in certain places of public accommodation on official business; penalties for violations
§ 45-2-40 Violations committed by person on premises or property of lodging establishment; classification; penalties; fines
§ 45-2-50 Guest register; requirement; identification; form, duration of record; parent of minor
§ 45-2-60 Ejection of person, grounds
§ 45-2-70 Posting of rules of establishment, statutes
§ 45-2-80 Other valid nondiscriminatory reasons for ejection or denial of accommodations

Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 45 > Chapter 2 - The Lodging Establishment Act

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Department: means the Department of Employment and Workforce. See South Carolina Code 41-31-5
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.