Executive Activity

Opinion regarding whether membership on the South Carolina Medical Malpractice Association Board of Directors constitutes an office Read Full Opinion

Opinion on Eligibility of Battery Extension Project for Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Funding Read Full Opinion

Opinion regarding a constitutional officer’s authority to retain and pay independent legal counsel Read Full Opinion

Opinion on whether a subdivision of the state specifically, a special purpose district (SPD), is permitted to withhold a list of customers for whom SPD provides service Read Full Opinion

Opinion on whether two permit extension resolutions enacted in 2010 and 2013 apply to a contractual agreement between property owners and a municipal water and sewer entity Read Full Opinion

Opinion as to whether a county can add the local option sales tax authorized by South Carolina Code Title 4, Chapter 10, Article 1 to the current local sales taxes it already imposes while in a city within the county imposes the tourism development fee Read Full Opinion

Opinion regarding DJJ's authority to charge a per diem for juveniles in its custody after their adjudication Read Full Opinion

Opinion addresses whether the Executive Director of a joint sewer system holds an office for dual office holding purposes Read Full Opinion

Opinion addressing whether a dog may be viewed as an extension or agent of a hunter when determining whether the hunter has violated South Carolina Code Section 50-1-90. Read Full Opinion

Opinion regarding spouse placing each other on trespass during the pendency of Family Court proceedings Read Full Opinion

Opinion regarding the proper charge for an individual who drives in South Carolina without a license and has a prior conviction requiring the suspension of his license. Read Full Opinion

Opinion regarding the Kratom Consumer Protection Act Read Full Opinion

Opinion regarding whether a member of the state’s Health Planning Committee holds an office for dual office holding purposes Read Full Opinion

Opinion regarding the assessment rate for pickup trucks and reviewing our October 13, 2025 opinion. Read Full Opinion

Opinion addressing whether South Carolina Code Section 31-15-380 authorizes magistrates or other judges to issue administrative search warrants to permit the inspection of dwellings regarding fitness for human habitation. Read Full Opinion

Opinion regarding what curricula some school districts are currently using for sex education. Read Full Opinion

Opinion on the constitutionality of a DSS Regulation regarding the maintaining of firearms in a foster home. Read Full Opinion

Opinion on whether a tax collector can void a tax sale once a piece of real property has been sold at the tax sale if, subsequent to the sale, the tax collector receives a personal or business check. Read Full Opinion

Opinion regarding the order in which state and federal funds must be expended. Read Full Opinion

Opinion regarding the assessment rate for pickup trucks. Read Full Opinion

Opinion on the constitutionality of a proposed municipal hate crimes ordinance. Read Full Opinion

Opinion on whether a county council may withhold the salary of a constitutional officer who takes a leave of absence. Read Full Opinion

Opinion on whether SLED may share information regarding juveniles under the age of 16 who are adjudicated as a mental defective with NICS. Read Full Opinion

Opinion regarding the application of Budget Proviso 1.112 to students who attend independent schools outside the State of South Carolina. Read Full Opinion

Opinion clarifying South Carolina Code Section 22-5-910. Read Full Opinion

Opinion on whether Criminal Justice Agencies in South Carolina are authorized and required to release criminal history record information to covered agencies under Title 5 of U.S. Code Section 9101. Read Full Opinion

Opinion on whether stillbirths are covered by paid family leave benefits. Read Full Opinion

Opinion on dual office holding (member of Newberry County Hospital Board and serve on Newberry County Elections Commisison). Read Full Opinion

Opinion on S.C. Code Section 16-3-730. Read Full Opinion

Opinion addressing the 2023 bond reform legislation, specifically bond premiums. Read Full Opinion

Opinion addressing whether the proposed relocation or demolition of a clock tower by the Spartanburg City Council would violate The Heritage Act. Read Full Opinion

Opinion addressing Proviso 87.7 (commissioner holdover time limit exclusion), part of the 2025-26 Appropriations Act. Read Full Opinion

Opinion addressing pardons for expunged crimes, quorum requirements and representation, and Board social gatherings and open meeting requirements Read Full Opinion

Opinion addressing the impact of S.C. Code Section 6-11-620 on consolidated special purpose districts. Read Full Opinion

Opinion addressing who may prosecute a case in magistrate court for ordinance code violations. Read Full Opinion

Opinion addressing the Hartsville Community Center Building Commission's authority to issue general obligation bonds. Read Full Opinion

Opinion addressing the Lancaster County School District Board of Trustee's compensation policy BBBE. Read Full Opinion

Opinion addressing whether the Chester Fire District is required to contract with the City of Chester for the provision of fire protection services to the district. Read Full Opinion

Opinion addressing whether a public service district can impose contractor qualifications under S.C. Code §§ 33-36-1360 et seq. Read Full Opinion

Opinion addressing the prohibition in S.C. Code Section 7-13-75 regarding county board of voter registration and elections members participating "in political management or in a political campaign." Read Full Opinion

Opinion addressing several questions regarding the naming of the Jefferson Davis Memorial Bridge. Read Full Opinion

Opinion addressing issues related to millage rate increase limitations in Act 184 of 2020. Read Full Opinion

Opinion interpreting the 2024 Amendment to South Carolina Code 50-23-60(A)(6) which permits transfer on death beneficiary to be designated on the title of a watercraft or outboard motor. Read Full Opinion

Opinion addressing whether S.C. Code § 59-40-170 applies to public school property that does not contain a building. Read Full Opinion

Opinion on whether the South Carolina Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper) is restricted from selling or purchasing electric energy to or from the City of Rock Hill under the plain language of S.C. Code Annotated Section 58-31-320. Read Full Opinion

Opinion addressing whether a vape shop is regulated as a tobacconist under the South Carolina Code of Laws. Read Full Opinion

Opinion addressing the constitutionality of S.C. Code Section 16-17-520. Read Full Opinion

Opinion addressing a municipal council's authority to limiting public speakers to a set amount of time during public comment at a public meeting. Read Full Opinion

Opinion regarding local planning commission quorum requirements. Read Full Opinion

Opinion addressing Hampton County Council's approval over the tax levy on mileage increases for Hampton County School District. Read Full Opinion