South Carolina Statutes
§ 40-3-300 — Prohibition on entering into contract for professional services on any basis other than direct negotiations; exceptions.
South Carolina § 40-3-300
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-3-300 (2026).
Text
An architect may not enter into a contract for professional services on any basis other than direct negotiation thereby precluding participation in any system requiring a comparison of compensation. However, an architect may state compensation to a prospective client in direct negotiation where architectural services necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare have been defined.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 424, SECTION 1.
Nearby Sections
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§ 40-3-100
Enjoining violations of chapter.§ 40-3-115
Jurisdiction over actions of licensees.§ 40-3-130
Grounds for denial of license.§ 40-3-150
Surrender of license.§ 40-3-160
Appeal.§ 40-3-170
Costs.§ 40-3-180
Collection of costs and fines.§ 40-3-20
Definitions.§ 40-3-200
Penalty.§ 40-3-210
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Bluebook (online)
South Carolina § 40-3-300, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/3/40-3-300.