What is the law/punishment for distributing fake id's? What if a person signs a waver for the id as novelty only?
The issuance, sale, or attempted sale of a fake ID is a misdemeanor in South Carolina. If convicted, a person would face a fine between $500 and $2,500, up to 6 months in jail, or both. SC Code 16-13-450. The law makes no exception for a "novelty use only" disclaimer. People use fake ID's to commit crimes. Basically, there is no legitimate reason to have a fake ID. Even if a person selling fake IDs says that they are for novelty only, everyone knows why people want fake ID's.
