S.C. Code § 16-11-570

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 16-11-570 - Injury or destruction of buildings or crops by tenant

It is unlawful for a tenant to wilfully and maliciously cut, deface, mutilate, burn, destroy, or otherwise injure a dwelling house, outhouse, erection, building, or crops in his possession.

A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.

S.C. Code § 16-11-570

1993 Act No. 184, Section 174; 1911 (27) 129; 1887 (19) 794; 1712 (2) 478; R. S. 159; G. S. 2845; Cr. C. '02 Section 162; Cr. C. '12 Section 217; Cr. C. '22 Section 72; 1932 Code Section 1182; 1942 Code Section 1182; 1952 Code Section 16-385; 1962 Code Section 16-385.