(A) Where an act or omission is prohibited or declared unlawful in this code of ordinances, and no penalty of fine or imprisonment is otherwise provided, the offender shall be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days or for such greater penalties as may be provided by state law for violations or offenses within the jurisdiction of the magistrate’s court. However, no penalty shall exceed the penalty provided by state law for similar offenses. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day that a violation occurs or continues.
(B) In addition to the penalties provided in division (A) above, any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this code shall be deemed a public nuisance, and may be abated by the county as provided by law.
Statutory reference:
Penalty not to exceed the penalty jurisdiction of magistrate's courts, S.C. Code § 4-9-30(14)
Penalty not to exceed the penalty jurisdiction of magistrate's courts, S.C. Code § 4-9-30(14)
Magistrate jurisdiction of offenses subject to penalties of either fine or forfeiture not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, S.C. Code § 22-3-550