SC H4393

Prohibits state agencies, political subdivisions, and private entities from purchasing, selling, or using telecommunications, video surveillance, or container tracking equipment from designated Chinese-owned companies including Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua

Voids any existing contracts between government entities and banned companies for covered products or services

Allows emergency exceptions when declared by the Governor if no alternatives exist, but requires immediate written justification to the Attorney General

Requires all container tracking technology to be reviewed and approved by the South Coast Cyber Center or another South Carolina-based nonprofit maritime cybersecurity organization before operation

Establishes civil penalties up to $10,000 per day for violations, and felony charges with fines up to $50,000 and/or up to 25 years imprisonment for knowingly transmitting data to China using banned products