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§ 12-54-160 — Waiver, dismissal or reduction of penalties.

South Carolina § 12-54-160
JurisdictionSouth Carolina
Title 12TAXATION
Ch. 54UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF TAXES LEVIED AND ASSESSED BY SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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S.C. Code Ann. § 12-54-160 (2026).

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Unless otherwise specifically prohibited, the department may waive, dismiss, or reduce penalties provided for in this chapter.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1985 Act No. 201, Part II, SECTION 32A; 1998 Act No. 432, SECTION 15.

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