South Carolina § 50-3-330 - Oath; bond.
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§ 50-3-330. Oath; bond.
Every enforcement officer appointed to protect the property of the State shall, before entering upon the duties of his office, take and subscribe before a notary public, or other officer authorized to administer an oath, an oath to perform the duties of his office. Every officer shall be covered by a surety bond with the department of not less than two thousand dollars, subscribed by a licensed, reliable surety company, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties. The bond may be individual, schedule, or blanket, and on a form approved by the Attorney General. The premiums on the bonds must be paid by the department.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 28-133; 1952 Code SECTION 28-133; 1942 Code SECTION 1754; 1932 Code SECTION 3291; 1928 (35) 1267; 1952 (47) 2179; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 1258; 2016 Act No. 216 (S.1205), SECTION 2, eff June 3, 2016.
Effect of Amendment
2016 Act No. 216, SECTION 2, rewrote the section, providing that the officers shall be covered by a surety bond of not less than two thousand dollars and that the department of natural resources must pay the premiums on the surety bonds.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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