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SECTION 17-13-70. Warrant authorizing breaking open gambling rooms.

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SC Code › Title 17 › Chapter 13 › Section 17-13-70

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The mayor, any of the aldermen or the sheriff of the city of Charleston or the mayor, intendant or any alderman, warden or recorder of any incorporated city or town of this State or any judge residing in any such city or town, on information by oath of any credible witness that any of the criminal laws against gambling is being violated, may grant his warrant, under his hand and seal, to break open and enter any closed door or room within such city or town, wherever such offense is alleged to prevail.

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SECTION 17-13-70. Warrant authorizing breaking open gambling rooms. · S.C. Code Ann. § 17-13-70 | Frix