Section 39-25-70. Duty of solicitors and Attorney General; notice of contemplated criminal proceedings.

SC Code § 39-25-70 (2019) (N/A)
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It shall be the duty of each solicitor and/or the office of the Attorney General to whom the Commissioner reports any violation of this chapter, to cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted in the proper courts without delay and to be prosecuted in the manner required by law. Before any violation of this chapter is reported to any such attorney for the institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom such proceeding is contemplated shall be given appropriate notice and an opportunity to present his views before the Commissioner or his designated agent, either orally or in writing, in person, or by attorney, with regard to such contemplated proceeding.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-1526.6; 1972 (57) 2687.