# S.C. Code Ann. § 40-18-110: SECTION 40-18-110. Authority and arrest powers of those licensed or registered under chapter

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C18_S40-18-110

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 40-18-110
- **Heading:** SECTION 40-18-110. Authority and arrest powers of those licensed or registered under chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 18 / Section 40-18-110

## Text

A person who is registered or licensed under this chapter and who is hired or employed to provide security services on specific property is granted the authority and arrest power given to sheriff's deputies. The security officer may arrest a person violating or charged with violating a criminal statute of this State but possesses the powers of arrest only on the property on which he is employed.

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-18-20 SECTION 40-18-20. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C18_S40-18-20.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-18-30 SECTION 40-18-30. Powers and duties of South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C18_S40-18-30.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-18-40 SECTION 40-18-40. Licenses to operate security or private investigation business; transferability; surrender on termination of business or change of ownership.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C18_S40-18-40.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-18-50 SECTION 40-18-50. Contract security business license; application; bond; renewal; qualifications of licensees; display of license; arrest of licensee; exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C18_S40-18-50.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-18-60 SECTION 40-18-60. Proprietary security business license; applications; qualifications of licensee; display of license; renewal; inspection of employment records; exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C18_S40-18-60.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-18-70 SECTION 40-18-70. Private Investigation License; applications; bond; renewal; display of license; qualifications of licensee; contract; reports to clients; arrest of licensee; inspections of business records; prior licensees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C18_S40-18-70.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-18-80 SECTION 40-18-80. Security officer registration certificates; application; qualifications of applicants; report of arrests; exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C18_S40-18-80.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-18-90 SECTION 40-18-90. Use of temporary employees for special events; notice of use; fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C18_S40-18-90.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-18-100 SECTION 40-18-100. Security Weapons Permits; Security Concealed Weapons Permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C18_S40-18-100.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-18-110 SECTION 40-18-110. Authority and arrest powers of those licensed or registered under chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C18_S40-18-110.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-18-120 SECTION 40-18-120. Development of guidelines for reciprocal agreements with other states.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C18_S40-18-120.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-18-130 SECTION 40-18-130. Denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew license or registration; grounds; appeals; civil penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C18_S40-18-130.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-18-140 SECTION 40-18-140. Exceptions from application of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C18_S40-18-140.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-18-150 SECTION 40-18-150. Violation of chapter; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C18_S40-18-150.md)

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