South Carolina Statutes
§ 8-13-785 — Communication by elected official with state board or commission on behalf of constituent.
South Carolina § 8-13-785
JurisdictionSouth Carolina
Title 8PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Ch. 13ETHICS, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CAMPAIGN REFORM
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 8-13-785 (2026).
Text
Nothing in Chapter 13 of Title 8 prevents an elected official from communicating with a board or commission member or employee, on behalf of a constituent relating to delays in obtaining a hearing, discourteous treatment, scheduling, or other matters not affecting the outcome of pending matters, provided that the elected official, an individual with whom the elected official is associated, or a business with which the elected official is associated is not representing the constituent for compensation.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1991 Act No. 248, SECTION 3, eff January 1, 1992 and governs only transactions which take place after December 31, 1991; 1995 Act No. 6, SECTION 26, effective upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature January 12, 1995) and applies only to transactions occurring on or after January 1, 1995.
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Legislative invitations committees to keep records of invitations accepted; public inspection.§ 8-13-1140
Filing of updated statement.§ 8-13-1150
Filing of statement by certain consultants.§ 8-13-1170
Technical violations of disclosure requirements; extensions of time for filing statements.§ 8-13-120
Fee for education and training programs.§ 8-13-130
Levying enforcement or administrative fees on persons in violation; use of fees and costs.§ 8-13-1300
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