South Carolina § 39-65-20 - Principal to pay commissions.
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§ 39-65-20. Principal to pay commissions.
When a contract between a sales representative and a principal is terminated for any reason, the principal shall pay the sales representative all commissions that have or will accrue under the contract to the sales representative according to the terms of the contract.
HISTORY: 1988 Act No. 489, eff May 2, 1988.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 39-65-20 cover?
Section 39-65-20 ("Principal to pay commissions.") 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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