To review the Fraternity’s position on Hazing, click the following link: Code of Conduct and Position on Hazing. You will be directed to the International Headquarter’s (IHQ) Code of Conduct. 

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South Carolina State Law on Hazing:

SC Code of Law

 

ARTICLE 6
Hazing
SECTION 16-3-510. Hazing unlawful; definitions.

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It is unlawful for a person to intentionally or recklessly engage in acts which have a foreseeable potential for causing physical harm to a person for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with a chartered or nonchartered student, fraternal, or sororal organization. Fraternity, sorority, or other organization for purposes of this section means those chartered and nonchartered fraternities, sororities, or other organizations operating in connection with a school, college, or university. This section does not include customary athletic events or similar contests or competitions, or military training whether state, federal, or educational.

 

HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 73 Section 1; 2002 Act No. 310, Section 4, eff June 5, 2002.

SECTION 16-3-520. Unlawful to assist in or fail to report hazing.

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It is unlawful for any person to knowingly permit or assist any person in committing acts made unlawful by Section 16-3-510 or to fail to report promptly any information within his knowledge of acts made unlawful by Section 16-3-510 to the chief executive officer of the appropriate school, college, or university.

 

HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 73 Section 2.

SECTION 16-3-530. Penalties.

 

Any person who violates the provisions of Sections 16-3-510 or 16-3-520 is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed twelve months, or both.

HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 73 Section 3.

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SECTION 16-3-540. Consent not a defense.

 

The implied or express consent of a person to acts which violate Section 16-3-510 does not constitute a defense to violations of Sections 16-3-510 or 16-3-520.

HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 73 Section 4.

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