South Carolina Statutes
§ 37-5-117 — Lien, or submission of debt to credit bureau or reporting agency, by health care services provider; notice required; penalties.
A provider of health care services must give twenty days prior notice before submitting a debt to a credit bureau or credit reporting agency or filing a lien against real or personal property, and the debtor must be notified by mail of the creditor's intention. Failure to comply with this requirement is punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars for each occurrence.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 295, SECTION 2. Part 2 Debtors' Remedies
Nearby Sections
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§ 37-5-101
Short title.§ 37-5-102
Scope.§ 37-5-104
No garnishment.§ 37-5-107
Extortionate extensions of credit.§ 37-5-109
Default.§ 37-5-110
Notice of consumer's right to cure.§ 37-5-111
Cure of default.