It is unlawful for the Governor, a member of the General Assembly, or anyone who is the subject of a pending investigation or open complaint, to contact or attempt to contact, either directly or indirectly, a member of the commission or a legislative ethics committee to influence or attempt to influence the outcome of a pending investigation or open complaint.
Prohibited contacts during pendency of investigation or open complaint
S.C. Code Ann. § 8-13-322, under Title 8, Chapter 13.
S.C. Code Ann. § 8-13-322