South Carolina § 37-6-608 - Temporary staff; compensation.

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§ 37-6-608. Temporary staff; compensation.

To the extent necessary to carry out the consumer advocacy responsibilities, the Consumer Advocate may employ, in addition to a regular staff, temporary, professional, technical, or research specialists to assist in preparing and presenting cases. The compensation paid to these persons may be commensurate with compensation generally paid by the regulated industry for these specialists but must not exceed the appropriation made for such purposes.

HISTORY: 1978 Act No. 644, Part II, SECTION 31; 2004 Act No. 175, SECTION 3, eff February 18, 2004.

Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 37-6-608 ("Temporary staff; compensation.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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