S0483 - Consumer affairs

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Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 37-1-102, Relating To The Purposes Of The Consumer Protection Code, So As To Include The Promotion Of Education For Consumers, Best Practices For Businesses, And To Mediate Complaints; By Amending Section 37-6-106, Relating To Investigatory Powers Of The Administrator, So As To Require The Presentation Of Probable Cause Before Beginning An Investigation; By Amending Section 37-6-108, Relating To Enforcement Orders Of The Administrator, So As To Require Certain Information Be Provided Before A Cease And Desist Order Is Issued To A Business; And By Amending Section 37-2-307, Relating To Motor Vehicle Sales Contract Closing Fees, So As To Require The Closing Fee To Be Prominently Displayed With The Advertised Price.