S.C. Code Ann. § 39-5-145. Price gouging during emergency; definitions; penalty; evidence of knowledge or intent: South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act – South Carolina

Status: Enacted
Year Enacted: 2002
Year Amended: 2006
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Upon a declaration of a state of emergency by the Governor, it is unlawful and a violation of this article for a person or his agent or employee to: rent or sell or offer to sell a commodity at an unconscionable price within the area for which the state of emergency is declared. See definition section S.C. Code Ann. § 39-5-10.

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