South Carolina · statute · S.C. Code tit. 37, ch. 13 · 9 active provisions
As used in this chapter: (1) "Buyer" means a purchaser of a motor vehicle under the terms of a retail installment contract. It includes a co-buyer on the retail installment contract. (2) "Lease" means an agreement between a lessor and lessee where the lessee obtains the possession and use of a motor vehicle for the per…
A sublease arranger commits an offense if the sublease arranger arranges a sublease of a motor vehicle and: (1) first does not obtain written authorization for the sublease from the vehicle's secured party or lessor; (2) accepts a fee without first having obtained written authorization for the sublease from the vehicle…
It is not a defense to prosecution under Section 37-13-20 that the motor vehicle's buyer or lessee, secured party, or lessor has violated a contract creating a security interest or lease in the motor vehicle, nor may a sublease arranger shift to the lessee, buyer, or third party the arranger's duty under Section 37-13-…
A buyer, lessee, sublessee, secured party, or lessor injured or damaged by an act in violation of this chapter or regulations promulgated pursuant to it, whether or not there is a conviction for the violation, may file a civil action to recover damages based on the violation with the following available remedies: (1) t…
A person who violates this chapter or regulations promulgated pursuant to it is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than five thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.
The Department of Consumer Affairs may promulgate regulations governing: (1) the conduct of the business of sublease arranging; (2) licensing requirements of sublease arrangers; (3) forms for use by sublease arrangers; (4) maximum fees and charges which may be charged by sublease arrangers; (5) performance bond or othe…
Consistent with this chapter, the Department of Consumer Affairs may use all powers in Chapter 6 of this title to educate the public and enforce this chapter subject to the duties imposed on the department in Chapter 6.
If the Department of Consumer Affairs promulgates regulations on licensing requirements under this chapter, it may require payment of a licensing fee from each applicant for each location not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars a year.
The rights and remedies in this chapter are in addition to other rights and remedies provided by law.