S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-410: Sending or accepting challenge to fight.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 16 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
- CHAPTER 3 Offenses Against the Person
- ARTICLE 5 Dueling
It is unlawful for a person to challenge another to fight with a sword, pistol, rapier, or any other deadly weapon or to accept a challenge.
A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than two years. A person convicted under this section is deprived of the right of suffrage, and is disabled from holding any office of honor or trust in this State.
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