# S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-50: SECTION 38-99-50. Violations of chapter

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## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-50
- **Heading:** SECTION 38-99-50. Violations of chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 38 / Chapter 99 / Section 38-99-50

## Text

(A) The director has the power and authority to examine and investigate into the affairs of a licensee to determine whether the licensee is engaged in conduct in violation of this chapter. This power is in addition to the powers which the director has under this title. An investigation or examination must be conducted pursuant to Section 38-13-10, et seq. (B) When the director has reason to believe that a licensee is engaged in conduct in this State which violates the provisions of this chapter, the director may take necessary and appropriate action to enforce the provisions of this chapter. Editor's Note 2018 Act No. 171, SECTIONS 1 and 2, provide as follows: "SECTION 1. The purpose and intent of this act is to establish standards for data security and standards for the investigation of and notification to the director of a cybersecurity event applicable to licensees. This act may not be construed to create or imply a private cause of action for a violation of its provisions nor may it be construed to curtail a private cause of action which would otherwise exist in the absence of this act. "SECTION 2. This act is known and may be cited as the 'South Carolina Insurance Data Security Act'."

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-10 SECTION 38-99-10. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-10.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-20 SECTION 38-99-20. Information security program; compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-20.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-30 SECTION 38-99-30. Investigation of cybersecurity events; records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-30.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-40 SECTION 38-99-40. Notification requirements following cybersecurity event.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-40.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-50 SECTION 38-99-50. Violations of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-50.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-60 SECTION 38-99-60. Use of documents, materials, and other information furnished by licensees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-60.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-70 SECTION 38-99-70. Exemptions from provisions of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-70.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-80 SECTION 38-99-80. Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-80.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-90 SECTION 38-99-90. Regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-90.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-100 SECTION 38-99-100. No creation of liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-100.md)

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