Public Conduct in Darlington County, SC (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Darlington County, South Carolina.
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Aggressive Panhandling
Darlington County Code § 54-2 makes it unlawful to stand on a highway or street to solicit employment, business or contributions from vehicle occupants in unincorporated Darlington County. Only permitted charities, capped at two permits a year, may solicit there.
Roadway Solicitation Ban in Darlington County
Significant RestrictionsDarlington County Code § 54-2
(a)Except as authorized herein and subject to the provisions of S.C. Code 1976 § 5-27-910, as amended, no person shall stand on a highway or street for the purpose of soliciting employment, business, or contributions from the occupant of any vehicle. ... (c)The county administrator's office shall issue a permit to organizations described in subsection (b); provided the administrator's office ma...
Public Marijuana Use
Darlington County Code § 54-72(b) makes it unlawful to use or possess illegal drugs, which under state law includes marijuana, in any park, playground, or on county property in unincorporated Darlington County, alongside a separate ban on public display of illegal drugs.
Illegal Drug Use Ban in Darlington County Parks
Heavy RestrictionsDarlington County Code § 54-72(b)
(b)It shall be unlawful to use or possess any illegal drugs in any park, playground, or on any county property.
Public Alcohol Use
Darlington County Code § 54-72(c) bans openly displaying or drinking beer, wine or an unsealed alcoholic container on public streets, sidewalks, parking areas, or gathering places, except on premises specifically licensed for on-site beer or wine consumption.
Open Container Ban in Darlington County
Significant RestrictionsDarlington County Code § 54-72(c)
(c)It shall be unlawful to openly display or consume any illegal drugs, beer or wine in or from any unsealed container on any public street or sidewalk, in any public parking area, or at any public gathering place, exempting premises specifically licensed for public consumption of beer or wine therein.
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