Who must post the South Carolina Human Trafficking Poster ?
The South Carolina law (SC Code § 16-3-2100) requires the South Carolina Human Trafficking Poster to be posted by:
- An establishment that has been declared a prostitution nuisance.
- An adult business, including a nightclub, bar, restaurant, or another similar establishment in which a person appears in a state of sexually explicit nudity or semi-nudity.
- Businesses and establishments that offer non-medical massage or bodywork services.
- Emergency rooms within any hospital.
- Urgent care centers.
- Any hotel, motel, room, or accommodation furnished to transients for which fees are charged.
- All agricultural labor contractors and agricultural labor transporters as defined by statute.
- All airports, train stations, bus stations, rest areas, and truck stops.
What does the South Carolina Human Trafficking Poster inform the public about?
The South Carolina Human Trafficking Poster informs the public of:
- The indicators of who might be a victim of human trafficking.
- The National Human Trafficking Hotline toll-free telephone number, text number, website, and QR code that victims can use to access help and services.
- Notice that victims are protected under federal and South Carolina laws.
- The National Human Trafficking Hotline is:
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Anonymous and confidential
- Accessible in 170 languages
- Able to provide help, referral to services such as housing, food, and employment opportunities, and general information
Where must the South Carolina Human Trafficking Poster be posted?
South Carolina Human Trafficking Poster must be:
- Posted in each public restroom for the business or establishment and a prominent location conspicuous to the public at the entrance of the establishment where posters and notices are customarily posted.
- At least 8.5 x 11 inches.
- In English and Spanish on the same poster.