{"data":{"id":"us-sc/s.c.-code-ann.-40-79-310","jurisdiction":"us-sc","citation":"S.C. Code Ann. § 40-79-310","heading":"Exceptions from application of chapter.","body":"The provisions of this chapter do not apply to:\n(1) an entity that designs, sells, manufactures, or distributes alarm systems or products unless the entity sells, markets, services, or installs alarm systems at a client's residence or business;\n(2) an entity that owns and installs an alarm system on property owned or leased for itself;\n(3) any alarm device which is installed in a motor vehicle, aircraft, or boat;\n(4) battery-powered or one hundred ten volt smoke detectors;\n(5) a mechanical contractor who holds an electrical contractor's license and designs, installs, and services a fire alarm system;\n(6) anyone that responds to burglar alarm or fire alarm systems; and\n(7) camera, card access, or walk-through alarm systems.","path":["Title 40 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS","CHAPTER 79 South Carolina Alarm System Business Act"],"source_url":"https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t40c079.php","current_through":"2025 Session of the General Assembly","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-02T07:24:39Z","sha256":"c72dc28263a9cb585417e4c1c74182f55f23169ff1b8eb15404ebde323614abb","source_id":"us-sc","stale":false,"prev":"us-sc/s.c.-code-ann.-40-79-300","next":"us-sc/s.c.-code-ann.-40-79-320"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}