South Carolina § 44-53-550 Prosecutions prior to effective date of article.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 44-53-550 — Prosecutions prior to effective date of article.

South Carolina § 44-53-550

Title 44HEALTH

Ch. 53POISONS, DRUGS, AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

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S.C. Code Ann. § 44-53-550 (2026).

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Prosecution occurring prior to June 17, 1971 is not affected or abated by this article. However, if the offense being prosecuted is similar to one set forth in Sections 44-53-370 to 44-53-470, then the penalties under Sections 44-53-370 to 44-53-470 shall apply if they are less than under prior law. Offenses occurring prior to June 17, 1971 may be prosecuted under the statute then in force, but shall be subject to penalty limitations in this section.

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Prosecution occurring prior to June 17, 1971 is not affected or abated by this article. However, if the offense being prosecuted is similar to one set forth in Sections 44-53-370 to 44-53-470, then the penalties under Sections 44-53-370 to 44-53-470 shall apply if they are less than under prior law. Offenses occurring prior to June 17, 1971 may be prosecuted under the statute then in force, but shall be subject to penalty limitations in this section.