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Crimes and Offenses > FINANCIAL TRANSACTION CARD CRIME ACT
Short Summary
The provided legal document content is a part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically the Crimes and Offenses section, pertaining to the FINANCIAL TRANSACTION CARD CRIME ACT. This act governs the use and misuse of financial transaction cards in South Carolina. It covers offenses such as financial transaction card theft, forgery, and fraud. The act defines various actions that constitute these offenses, including taking, obtaining, or withholding a financial transaction card without consent, falsely making or embossing a financial transaction card, and using a card obtained fraudulently or with intent to defraud. The penalties for these offenses vary based on the value involved, with misdemeanor charges for amounts up to $500 in a six-month period and felony charges for amounts exceeding $500. The penalties include fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and imprisonment for up to 1 to 5 years. The act also addresses the possession of forgery devices, which is considered a felony offense and can result in fines ranging from $3,000 to $5,000, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both. The document does not mention any specific exemptions or exceptions to the provisions of the act.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals involved in financial transaction card theft, forgery, fraud, and possession of forgery devices
What does it govern?
The South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically the Financial Transaction Card Crime Act
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in the provided document content
What are the Penalties?
Penalties for financial transaction card theft, forgery, and fraud range from fines of $1,000 to $5,000 and imprisonment for up to 1 to 5 years, depending on the value involved. Possession of forgery devices can result in fines ranging from $3,000 to $5,000, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both.
Jurisdiction
South Carolina