South Carolina § 40-37-200 Penalties for unlawful practice.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 40-37-200 — Penalties for unlawful practice.

South Carolina § 40-37-200

Title 40PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Ch. 37OPTOMETRISTS

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S.C. Code Ann. § 40-37-200 (2026).

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(A)It is unlawful for a person to practice optometry in violation of this chapter, and a person committing such a violation, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than two years, or both. Each violation constitutes a separate offense.

(B)In addition to the penalty provided in this section, optical supplies involved in the unlicensed practice of optometry in violation of this chapter must be confiscated and delivered to the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction where the violation occurred, and these supplies are considered contraband material as provided for in law.

(C)Penalties provided for in this chapter or in Article 1, Chapter 1 of Title 40 apply to a corporation, association, or person aiding and abetting in committing a violat

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(A) It is unlawful for a person to practice optometry in violation of this chapter, and a person committing such a violation, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than two years, or both. Each violation constitutes a separate offense. (B) In addition to the penalty provided in this section, optical supplies involved in the unlicensed practice of optometry in violation of this chapter must be confiscated and delivered to the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction where the violation occurred, and these supplies are considered contraband material as provided for in law. (C) Penalties provided for in this chapter or in Article 1, Chapter 1 of Title 40 apply to a corporation, association, or person aiding and abetting in committing a violation.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 135, SECTION 1. Editor's Note Prior Laws:Prior laws: 1917 (30) 1; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 2467; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 392; 1932 Code SECTION 5246; 1942 Code SECTION 5246; 1952 Code SECTION 56-1080; 1962 Code SECTION 56-1080; 1978 Act No. 570, SECTION 10; 1982 Act No. 395, SECTION 1; 1976 Code SECTION 40-37-240.