South Carolina § 8-13-785 - Communication by elected official with state board or commission on behalf of constituent.
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§ 8-13-785. Communication by elected official with state board or commission on behalf of constituent.
Nothing in Chapter 13 of Title 8 prevents an elected official from communicating with a board or commission member or employee, on behalf of a constituent relating to delays in obtaining a hearing, discourteous treatment, scheduling, or other matters not affecting the outcome of pending matters, provided that the elected official, an individual with whom the elected official is associated, or a business with which the elected official is associated is not representing the constituent for compensation.
HISTORY: 1991 Act No. 248, SECTION 3, eff January 1, 1992 and governs only transactions which take place after December 31, 1991; 1995 Act No. 6, SECTION 26, effective upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature January 12, 1995) and applies only to transactions occurring on or after January 1, 1995.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 8-13-785 ("Communication by elected official with state board or commission on behalf of constituent.") 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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