Unlawful acts.

S.C. Code Ann. § 38-48-130
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It is unlawful for a person to: (a) act as a public adjuster on a contract made other than as authorized by the laws of this State or made by an insurer who is not licensed to do business in this State; or (b) adjust or aid in the adjustment, either directly or indirectly, of a claim arising under a contract of insurance not authorized by the laws of this State; or (c) engage in the unauthorized transaction of insurance business as defined in this article and Chapter 25; or (d) act as both a contractor and a public adjuster in the adjustment of a claim for an insured; or (e) violate any provision of this title. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t38c048.phpFetched: 10/17/2026

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