South Carolina § 11-35-2050 - Void contract terms or conditions.
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§ 11-35-2050. Void contract terms or conditions.
Any term or condition in any contract entered into by the State that requires the State to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless another person, must be void ab initio, unless such term is expressly authorized by law. All contracts must be governed by South Carolina law. Without limiting the applicability of Section 11-35-4230, the exclusive venue for any dispute arising out of or related to any contract is in South Carolina. Any contract containing any terms or conditions inconsistent with any of the foregoing are otherwise enforceable as if it did not contain such term or condition.
HISTORY: 2019 Act No. 41 (S.530), SECTION 35, eff May 13, 2019.
Editor's Note
2019 Act No. 41, SECTION 80, provides as follows:
"SECTION 80. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor and applies to solicitations issued after that date."
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 11-35-2050
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 11-35-2050 cover?
Section 11-35-2050 ("Void contract terms or conditions.") 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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