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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-25-210 SO AS TO MAKE IT A CRIME TO REMOVE OR VANDALIZE CAMPAIGN SIGNS AND PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 25, Title 7 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 7-25-210. (A) It is unlawful to deface, vandalize, or remove a campaign sign.
(B) A person who violates the provisions of subsection (A) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not less than one year."
SECTION 2 This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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