South Carolina § 7-13-140 Maintenance of order; police powers of managers.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 7-13-140 — Maintenance of order; police powers of managers.

South Carolina § 7-13-140

Title 7ELECTIONS

Ch. 13CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS

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S.C. Code Ann. § 7-13-140 (2026).

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Managers of election are clothed with such police powers as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this article. The managers shall possess full authority to maintain good order at the polls and to enforce obedience to their lawful commands during an election and during the canvass and counting of the votes. All peace officers shall answer all such calls for help in preserving the peace as may be made by the managers of election.

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Managers of election are clothed with such police powers as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this article. The managers shall possess full authority to maintain good order at the polls and to enforce obedience to their lawful commands during an election and during the canvass and counting of the votes. All peace officers shall answer all such calls for help in preserving the peace as may be made by the managers of election.