South Carolina Statutes
§ 61-2-240 — Interference with officer; abusive language.
South Carolina § 61-2-240
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 61-2-240 (2026).
Text
Interference by any person with, obstruction or resistance of, or abusive language to any officer or person in the discharge of his duties under this title or the use of abusive language by the officer or person to another person is a misdemeanor. A person who violates this section must, upon conviction, be fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not less than three months nor more than one year.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, SECTION 1.
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