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16-17-470 – 16-17-470 | South Carolina Law

Learn about South Carolina's 16-17-470 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.

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16-17-470 – 16-17-470

South Carolina Code of Laws § 16-17-470

Summary
SECTION 16-17-470. Eavesdropping, peeping, voyeurism. (A) It is unlawful for a person to be an eavesdropper or a peeping tom on or about the premises of another or to go upon the premises of another for the purpose of becoming an eavesdropper or a peeping tom. The term "peeping tom", as used in this section, is defined as a person who peeps through windows, doors, or other like places, on or about the premises of another, for the purpose of spying upon or invading the privacy of the persons spie
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