# S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-25: SECTION 56-1-25. Disclosure of confidential information during transfer of power to Department of Motor Vehicles

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T56_C1_A1_S56-1-25

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-25
- **Heading:** SECTION 56-1-25. Disclosure of confidential information during transfer of power to Department of Motor Vehicles
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 56 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 56-1-25

## Text

It is unlawful for a person to disclose any confidential information which belongs to the Department of Public Safety Motor Vehicle Division to an individual or entity that is not permitted to have access to the information during or after the transfer of the confidential information from the Motor Vehicle Division to the Department of Motor Vehicles. A person who violates a provision contained in this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned for not more than one year and fined not less than one thousand dollars.

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-5 SECTION 56-1-5. Department of Motor Vehicles Established; transfer of power from the Department of Public Safety; appointment, powers, and duties of the Executive Director; independent review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T56_C1_A1_S56-1-5.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-10 SECTION 56-1-10. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T56_C1_A1_S56-1-10.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-15 SECTION 56-1-15. Administration of driver's license examination; random testing of driver's license applicants; contractor's failure to conform to licensing laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T56_C1_A1_S56-1-15.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-20 SECTION 56-1-20. Driver's license required; surrender and disposition of out-of-state licenses; local licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T56_C1_A1_S56-1-20.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-25 SECTION 56-1-25. Disclosure of confidential information during transfer of power to Department of Motor Vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T56_C1_A1_S56-1-25.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-30 SECTION 56-1-30. Persons exempt from licensing requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T56_C1_A1_S56-1-30.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-35 SECTION 56-1-35. Driver's license for members of the armed services and dependents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T56_C1_A1_S56-1-35.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-40 SECTION 56-1-40. Persons who may not be licensed or have their license renewed; beginner's permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T56_C1_A1_S56-1-40.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-50 SECTION 56-1-50. Beginner's permit; hours and conditions of vehicle operation; renewal and fee; driver's training course; eligibility for full licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T56_C1_A1_S56-1-50.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-70 SECTION 56-1-70. Temporary driver's permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T56_C1_A1_S56-1-70.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-80 SECTION 56-1-80. Application for license or permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T56_C1_A1_S56-1-80.md)
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- [S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-87 SECTION 56-1-87. REAL ID card issuance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T56_C1_A1_S56-1-87.md)
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