South Carolina · South Carolina Code — Title 16, Crimes; Title 44 Controlled Substances
S.C. Code (Crimes) § 16-11-180: Negligently allowing fire to spread to lands or property of another
What this law says, in plain English
A person who carelessly or negligently sets fire to or allows fire to spread to another's land or property is guilty of a misdemeanor. Penalties range from 5–30 days imprisonment or $25–$200 fine for first offense; 30 days–1 year or $100–$500 fine for subsequent offenses.
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