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S.C. Code Ann. § 25-9-570: Termination of powers and duties granted to special law enforcement officer; penalty.

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  1. Title 25 - MILITARY, CIVIL DEFENSE AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
  2. CHAPTER 9 Emergency Measures
  3. ARTICLE 6 South Carolina Emergency Management Law Enforcement Act

(A) The powers and duties granted to a special law enforcement officer pursuant to this article shall terminate immediately upon:

(1) the cancellation of the state of emergency or disaster declaration; or

(2) notice from either the Chief of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, or his designee, that a special law enforcement officer's powers and duties in this State have been terminated.

(B) A person who knowingly exercises or knowingly attempts to exercise the powers of a special law enforcement officer after his powers and duties have been terminated pursuant to subsection (A) is guilty of a misdemeanor pursuant to Section 16-17-720.

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