Description
South Carolina Human Trafficking Supplement Poster
The South Carolina Human Trafficking Supplement Poster provides important human trafficking awareness information and National Human Trafficking Hotline resources for businesses subject to South Carolina's mandatory posting requirements. Under South Carolina Code Section 16-3-2100, certain establishments must display notices informing trafficking victims and members of the public how to obtain confidential assistance. This full-color, laminated poster is designed for hotels, transportation facilities, healthcare establishments, agricultural labor contractors, and other covered businesses.
South Carolina Human Trafficking Supplement Specifications:
- 11"W x 17"H
- Portrait Style
- Printed in Full Color
- Laminated with High Quality Laminate
South Carolina Human Trafficking Posting Requirements
South Carolina Code Section 16-3-2100 requires designated establishments to display human trafficking hotline information in conspicuous locations. Required notices must be at least 8.5 inches by 11 inches and contain the legally required information in both English and Spanish on the same poster.
Covered establishments must display the notice in each public restroom and at a prominent location visible to the public near the establishment's entrance. The notice must include National Human Trafficking Hotline information and explain how individuals can obtain assistance.
Who Needs the South Carolina Human Trafficking Poster?
South Carolina law identifies several categories of businesses and establishments required to display human trafficking awareness notices, including:
- Hotels, motels, and other paid transient lodging establishments
- Hospital emergency rooms and urgent care centers
- Airports, train stations, bus stations, rest areas, and truck stops
- Agricultural labor contractors and agricultural labor transporters
- Certain adult entertainment establishments
- Businesses offering massage or bodywork services performed by unlicensed individuals
- Establishments legally declared nuisances for prostitution
Businesses should review their operations and applicable statutory definitions to determine whether the posting requirement applies.
South Carolina Human Trafficking Awareness and Hotline Information
Human trafficking involves the exploitation of individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for labor or commercial sexual exploitation. Public awareness notices help individuals recognize potential trafficking situations and locate confidential assistance.
The National Human Trafficking Hotline can be reached at 1-888-373-7888. The hotline provides assistance, referrals, and resources for individuals experiencing or reporting suspected human trafficking.
Penalties for Failure to Display Required Notices
South Carolina law authorizes designated enforcement agencies to issue written warnings for failure to display required human trafficking notices. Subsequent violations may result in fines of up to $50 per violation, and each day an establishment remains in violation may constitute a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina Human Trafficking Posters
Is the South Carolina Human Trafficking Poster required?
Yes. South Carolina Code Section 16-3-2100 requires certain businesses and establishments to display human trafficking hotline notices. The requirement applies to specified industries and facilities rather than every employer in the state.
Where must the South Carolina Human Trafficking Poster be displayed?
Covered establishments must display the required notice in each public restroom and in a prominent location conspicuous to the public at the establishment's entrance.
Does the South Carolina Human Trafficking Poster need to be bilingual?
Yes. South Carolina law requires the applicable human trafficking hotline information to appear in both English and Spanish on the same poster.
What size must the South Carolina Human Trafficking Poster be?
South Carolina law requires the notice to be at least 8.5 inches by 11 inches. The required information must also satisfy applicable lettering and readability requirements.
Are hotels and motels required to display human trafficking notices?
Yes. South Carolina law includes hotels, motels, and other covered paid transient lodging establishments among the businesses required to display human trafficking hotline information.
Additional South Carolina Labor Law Compliance Posters
Browse our South Carolina State Specialty Labor Law Posters for additional supplemental workplace notices.
Review our South Carolina Labor Law Posters resource page for information about statewide workplace posting requirements.
Visit Labor Law Compliance Center for state, federal, and specialty workplace compliance posters.
