South Carolina § 58-3-22 - Legal advice; meetings.
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§ 58-3-22. Legal advice; meetings.
Members of the Public Service Commission may meet together to receive technical and legal advice from the commission's staff on matters pending on the commission's docket, provided that the:
(1) advice is to aid the members in carrying out their responsibilities on the commission;
(2) advice is provided in a manner consistent with the South Carolina Code of Judicial Conduct; and
(3) members who attend such a meeting are not authorized to make recommendations to or transact any business for the Public Service Commission.
A meeting between the members of the Public Service Commission and commission staff pursuant to this section does not constitute a "public meeting" for purposes of the Freedom of Information Act.
HISTORY: 2022 Act No. 220 (H.4062), SECTION 1, eff May 23, 2022.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 58-3-22
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 58-3-22 cover?
Section 58-3-22 ("Legal advice; meetings.") 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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