South Carolina § 53-1-80 Sunday work declared public nuisance; injunctive relief; time off to attend church.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 53-1-80 — Sunday work declared public nuisance; injunctive relief; time off to attend church.

South Carolina § 53-1-80

Title 53SUNDAYS, HOLIDAYS, AND OTHER SPECIAL DAYS

Ch. 1SUNDAYS

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S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-80 (2026).

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The doing of any worldly work or labor, business of his ordinary calling, or the selling or offering for sale of any goods, wares or merchandise contrary to Section 53-1-40 is declared to be a public nuisance and any State, county or municipal law-enforcement officer may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for and may obtain an injunction restraining such operation, work, labor, sale or offering for sale. Provided, that any employee in a retail store where there are more than three employees shall upon request of said employee be granted time off to attend service allowing one hour for preparing to go and traveling to church and one hour after service for returning therefrom.

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The doing of any worldly work or labor, business of his ordinary calling, or the selling or offering for sale of any goods, wares or merchandise contrary to Section 53-1-40 is declared to be a public nuisance and any State, county or municipal law-enforcement officer may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for and may obtain an injunction restraining such operation, work, labor, sale or offering for sale. Provided, that any employee in a retail store where there are more than three employees shall upon request of said employee be granted time off to attend service allowing one hour for preparing to go and traveling to church and one hour after service for returning therefrom.