The bill H. 4091 aims to amend Section 56-5-2941 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically regarding the use of ignition interlock devices. The proposed amendment seeks to remove a provision that currently exempts certain individuals from the requirement to install ignition interlock devices in their vehicles. This change is intended to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their employment status or ownership of a business, are subject to the ignition interlock device requirement unless a court determines otherwise during a criminal defense.

The specific legal language being deleted from the current law pertains to exemptions for self-employed individuals or those employed by a business owned by them or their family members. The amendment clarifies that such exemptions will no longer apply unless a court finds that the vehicle's ownership serves a legitimate business purpose and was not intended to evade the law. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
02/25/2025: 56-5-2941
Latest Version: 56-5-2941