JUN 25, 2012

Regarding the validity of a Spartanburg County ordinance that, in addition to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, imposes a jail sentence of up to thirty days imprisonment for a violation of a drug paraphernalia ordinance even though State law only imposes a civil fine for such a violation.

Requested by: Terry W. Richards, Chief, Lyman Police Department

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