South Carolina § 16-11-30 Possession of master keys and nonowner key sets.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 16-11-30 — Possession of master keys and nonowner key sets.

South Carolina § 16-11-30

Title 16CRIMES AND OFFENSES

Ch. 11OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY

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S.C. Code Ann. § 16-11-30 (2026).

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(A)As used in this section:

(1)"Master key" means a key which unlocks more than one locking device.

(2)"Nonowner key sets" means a set of keys designed to open locking devices in a group of products, machines, or vehicles of a particular manufacturer, which differ in configuration from the keys issued by the manufacturer at the time of sale for the locking devices.

(B)A person who has in his possession, actual or constructive, while engaged in the commission of a crime against the person or property of another, a master key or nonowner key set as defined in subsection (A), or if a master key is used in the commission of any such offense against the laws of this State, he is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than three years.

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(A) As used in this section: (1) "Master key" means a key which unlocks more than one locking device. (2) "Nonowner key sets" means a set of keys designed to open locking devices in a group of products, machines, or vehicles of a particular manufacturer, which differ in configuration from the keys issued by the manufacturer at the time of sale for the locking devices. (B) A person who has in his possession, actual or constructive, while engaged in the commission of a crime against the person or property of another, a master key or nonowner key set as defined in subsection (A), or if a master key is used in the commission of any such offense against the laws of this State, he is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than three years.