# S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-20: SECTION 55-1-20. Liability of public carriers

> South Carolina · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-20

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-20
- **Heading:** SECTION 55-1-20. Liability of public carriers
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 55 / Chapter 1 / Section 55-1-20

## Text

Section 55-1-10 shall not relieve a public carrier of responsibility for injuries sustained by a passenger being transported by the public carrier. Effect of Amendment The 1993 amendment reprinted this section with no apparent change. The 2012 amendment made nonsubstantive changes throughout the section.

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-1 SECTION 55-1-1. Division of Aeronautics established within South Carolina State Fiscal Accountability Authority; Aeronautics Commission shall govern.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-1.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-5 SECTION 55-1-5. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-5.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-7 SECTION 55-1-7. Fees and fines deposited into State Aviation Fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-7.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-10 SECTION 55-1-10. Liability of owners and operators generally to guests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-10.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-20 SECTION 55-1-20. Liability of public carriers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-20.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-30 SECTION 55-1-30. Unlawful removing or damaging of airport facility or equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-30.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-40 SECTION 55-1-40. Unlawful entry of aircraft; damaging or removing equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-40.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-50 SECTION 55-1-50. Landing or taking off on public highways.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-50.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-80 SECTION 55-1-80. Appointment of additional members to county aviation commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-80.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-90 SECTION 55-1-90. State-owned aircraft used by state agencies; use of aircraft by governmental bodies not part of the state government, hospitals or medical centers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-90.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-100 SECTION 55-1-100. Operating or acting as flight crew member of aircraft while under influence of alcohol or drugs unlawful; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-100.md)

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