# S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-20: SECTION 56-15-20. Persons subject to chapter and jurisdiction of courts; service of process

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## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-20
- **Heading:** SECTION 56-15-20. Persons subject to chapter and jurisdiction of courts; service of process
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 56 / Chapter 15 / Article 1 / Section 56-15-20

## Text

Any person who engages directly or indirectly in purposeful contacts within this State in connection with the offering or advertising for sale or has business dealings with respect to a motor vehicle within this State shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter and shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this State upon service of process in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9 of Title 15.

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