16 chapters · 370 sections in this title.
S.C. Code Ann. § 9-18-30 Determination of whether domestic relations order is qualified domestic relations order; procedure; payment of benefits upon order; exclusion of retirement system from liability for making payments of benefits; liability of individual for costs and attorney's fees
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(A) The administrator of the retirement system or his designee has exclusive authority to determine whether or not a domestic relations order is a qualified domestic relations order. For purposes of this chapter only, the administrator of the retirement system or his designee is …
S.C. Code Ann. § 9-18-40 Authorization of board to prescribe rules and promulgate regulations
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The board, as the governing body of the retirement system, may prescribe rules and promulgate regulations as it considers necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter.
S.C. Code Ann. § 9-18-50 Death of alternate payee; effect
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The death of the alternate payee terminates any interest the alternate payee has in any retirement system and which is on account of a qualified domestic relations order. Upon proof of death of the alternate payee, the member, retired member, or beneficiary is entitled to receive…
S.C. Code Ann. § 9-18-60 Maintenance by alternate payee of current residence address on file with retirement system; payment of benefits by system when alternate payee cannot be located
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(A) An alternate payee is responsible for maintaining a current residence address on file with the retirement system. The retirement system has no duty to locate any alternate payee other than by sending written notice to the last known address on file with the system. (B) If the…