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§ 37-16-10 — Definitions.

South Carolina·Title 37 CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE·Ch. 16 PREPAID LEGAL SERVICES

As used in this chapter:

(1)"Department" means the Department of Consumer Affairs.
(2)"Prepaid legal company" means a person or entity offering prepaid legal services to the general public or a segment of the general public.
(3)"Prepaid legal services" means legal services or reimbursement for legal services provided by an individual licensed or admitted to practice law in the jurisdiction in which the services are to be rendered, and which are provided in return for a predetermined, specified, periodic fee.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 328, SECTION 1.

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