South Carolina Statutes
§ 8-13-780 — Remedies for breaches of ethical standards by public officials, members, or employees.
South Carolina·Title 8 PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES·Ch. 13 ETHICS, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CAMPAIGN REFORM
(A)The provisions of this section are in addition to all other civil and administrative remedies against public officials, public members, or public employees which are provided by law.
(B)In addition to existing remedies for breach of the ethical standards of this chapter or regulations promulgated hereunder, the State Ethics Commission may impose an oral or written warning or reprimand.
(C)The value of anything received by a public official, public member, or public employee in breach of the ethical standards of this chapter or regulations promulgated hereunder is recoverable by the State or other governmental entity in an action by the Attorney General against a person benefitting from the violations.
(D)Before a public employee's employment or a public official's or public member's
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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.
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