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Relationships South Carolina

It is unlawful to seduce a woman under the false promise of marriage.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

In a classic example of antiquated morality laws, a man can theoretically face legal consequences for making a false marriage proposal just to secure a romantic encounter. This law stems from 19th-century societal norms where a woman's reputation was considered permanently ruined by out-of-wedlock intimacy. While entirely unconstitutional and unenforceable today, it stubbornly remains tucked away in the state statutes.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: South Carolina Code of Laws ยง 16-15-50
Where to look:

Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses against Morality

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