South Carolina Statutes
§ 39-5-37 — Use of assumed or fictitious name to misrepresent business is unfair trade practice.
It shall be an unlawful trade practice under Section 39-5-20 to use an assumed or fictitious name in the conduct of a business to intentionally misrepresent the geographic origin, ownership of manufacturing facilities, or location of such business.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 438, SECTION 2, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 17, 1998).
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