South Carolina Statutes

§ 8-1-155 — Preference to resident of state.

South Carolina·Title 8 PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES·Ch. 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

Notwithstanding another provision of law, if a vacancy occurs in a state agency, other than an institution of higher learning, or if an agency acts to fill a new position, the agency shall give preference to a resident of this State, if the applicants are equally qualified for the vacancy or new position.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 353, SECTION 2, Pt 20D, eff July 1, 2008.

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