South Carolina § 25-1-510 - Appointment, qualifications, and tenure.
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§ 25-1-510. Appointment, qualifications, and tenure.
All commissioned and warrant officers of the South Carolina National Guard shall be appointed and commissioned or warranted by the Governor. No person must be appointed and commissioned or warranted unless he meets federal requirements for the appointment.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 44-41; 1952 Code SECTION 44-41; 1950 (46) 1881; 1964 (53) 2241; 2001 Act No. 85, SECTION 9; 2025 Act No. 55 (H.4296), SECTION 2, eff May 13, 2025.
Effect of Amendment
2025 Act No. 55, SECTION 2, in the second sentence, substituted "he meets federal requirements" for "he is a citizen of the United States and meets federal residency requirements"; and deleted the last two sentences relating to age requirements and retaining commissions.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 25-1-510 cover?
Section 25-1-510 ("Appointment, qualifications, and tenure.") 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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