South Carolina · South Carolina Code — Title 16, Crimes; Title 44 Controlled Substances

S.C. Code (Crimes) § 16-11-125: Making false claim or statement in support of claim to obtain insurance benefits for fire or explosion loss

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person who knowingly presents false or fraudulent claims or supporting documents to obtain insurance benefits for fire or explosion losses is guilty of a felony punishable by up to five years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to ten thousand dollars.

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