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S.C. Code Ann. § 2-17-10 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1)(a) "Anything of value" or "thing of value" means: (i) a pecuniary item, including money, a bank bill, or a bank note; (ii) a promissory note, bill of exchange, an order, a draft, warrant, check, or bond …
S.C. Code Ann. § 2-17-100 Public officials and employees not to receive compensation for speaking before audiences; exception and rules for payment of expenses
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A public official or a public employee acting in an official capacity may not receive anything of value from a lobbyist's principal for speaking before a public or private group. A public official or public employee is not prohibited by this section from accepting a meal provided…
S.C. Code Ann. § 2-17-110 Additional acts prohibited of lobbyists and lobbyists' principals, public officials, and public employees
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(A) A lobbyist may not solicit or accept compensation dependent in any manner upon the passage or defeat of any pending or proposed legislation, covered agency actions, or covered gubernatorial actions. A lobbyist's principal may not employ, appoint, or retain a lobbyist for comp…
S.C. Code Ann. § 2-17-120 Suspension of lobbyist upon indictment for violation of provision of this chapter
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A lobbyist who is indicted in a state or federal court for a violation of this chapter must be suspended immediately from acting as a lobbyist by the State Ethics Commission. The suspension shall remain in effect until the lobbyist is acquitted, the charge is dismissed, or the lo…