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16-13-140 – 16-13-140 | South Carolina Law

Learn about South Carolina's 16-13-140 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.

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16-13-140 – 16-13-140

South Carolina Code of Laws § 16-13-140

Summary
SECTION 16-13-140. Defense to action for delay to investigate ownership of merchandise. In any action brought by reason of having been delayed by a merchant or merchant's employee or agent on or near the premises of a mercantile establishment for the purpose of investigation concerning the ownership of any merchandise, it shall be a defense to such action if: (1) The person was delayed in a reasonable manner and for a reasonable time to permit such investigation, and (2) reasonable cause existed
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