S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-10
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SECTION 53-1-10. Permit required for holding sports and entertainment events.
Official statutory text
(A) It shall be unlawful to operate for professional purposes athletic events, public exhibitions, historic or musical entertainment, or concerts unless a permit shall first be obtained from the town or city council, if the activity is in an incorporated town or city, or from the governing body of the county if the activity takes place outside of an incorporated town or city by either the sponsor of the athletic or entertainment event or exhibition or the individual participant. (B) When a permit is granted as required by this section, the town or city council or county governing body may by resolution suspend the 1:30 p.m. opening hour provided in Section 53-1-5 and allow businesses to operate after the hour of 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. Effect of Amendment The 1995 amendment designated the first paragraph as (A) and added paragraph (B).
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