South Carolina § 39-49-60 Unauthorized retention of marked battery of another; demand for possession.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 39-49-60 — Unauthorized retention of marked battery of another; demand for possession.

South Carolina § 39-49-60

Title 39TRADE AND COMMERCE

Ch. 49ELECTRIC STORAGE BATTERIES

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 39-49-60 (2026).

Text

It is unlawful for any person to retain in his possession for a longer period than ten days, without the written consent of the owner, any rental battery marked as such by the owner, as provided by Section 39-49-20. Demand must be made on any person who so retains a rental battery in his possession at least five days before a prosecution can be instituted. Proof of a registered letter having been sent to the person so offending at his last known address shall be accepted as conclusive evidence of such demand.

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It is unlawful for any person to retain in his possession for a longer period than ten days, without the written consent of the owner, any rental battery marked as such by the owner, as provided by Section 39-49-20. Demand must be made on any person who so retains a rental battery in his possession at least five days before a prosecution can be instituted. Proof of a registered letter having been sent to the person so offending at his last known address shall be accepted as conclusive evidence of such demand.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 66-506; 1952 Code SECTION 66-506; 1942 Code SECTION 1159; 1932 Code SECTION 1159; 1926 (34) 979; 1933 (38) 256; 1939 (41) 452.