A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 34-31-30 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ROUNDING UP OR DOWN IF A MERCHANT CANNOT MAKE EXACT CHANGE.

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

 

SECTION 1.  Chapter 31, Title 34 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

    Section 34-31-30.  A merchant located in this State that is unable to make exact change for a customer must round up or down to the nearest nickel.

 

SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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