South Carolina § 58-3-320 - Bond of inspectors.
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§ 58-3-320. Bond of inspectors.
Each inspector shall execute a bond with a licensed surety company in the amount of not less than ten thousand dollars. The bond shall be filed with the Office of Regulatory Staff and shall be conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties, for the prompt and proper accounting of funds coming into his hands and for the payment of any judgment rendered against him in any court of competent jurisdiction upon a cause of action arising out of breach or abuse of official duty or power and damages sustained by any member of the public from any unlawful act of the inspector. The coverage under the bond shall not include damage to persons or property arising out of the negligent operation of a motor vehicle. The bond may be individual, schedule, or blanket, and shall be approved by the Attorney General. The premiums on the bonds shall be paid by the Office of Regulatory Staff from appropriated funds.
HISTORY: 1977 Act No. 90 SECTION 2; 2006 Act No. 318, SECTION 4, eff May 24, 2006.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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