South Carolina § 7-9-70 - County conventions.
Full text of South Carolina South Carolina Code of Laws § 7-9-70 — County conventions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-9-70. County conventions.
A county convention must be held during a twelve-month period ending March thirty-first of each general election year during a month determined by the state committee as provided in Section 7-9-100. The county committee shall set the date, time, and location during the month designated by the state committee for the county convention to be held. The date set by the county committee for the county convention must be at least two weeks before the state convention. When a month in a nongeneral election year is chosen for the county convention, it must be held for the purpose of reorganization only. The date, time, and location that the county convention must be reconvened during the general election year to nominate candidates for public office to be filled in the general election must be set by county committee.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 23-259; 1952 Code SECTION 23-259; 1950 (46) 2059; 1954 (48) 1447; 1964 (53) 1831; 1968 (55) 2349; 1974 (58) 2866; 1976 Act No. 479 SECTION 1; 1977 Act No. 133 SECTION 1; 1979 Act No. 173 SECTION 1, eff July 25, 1979; 1986 Act No. 327, SECTION 2, eff February 20, 1986; 2010 Act No. 245, SECTION 4, eff June 2, 2010; 2021 Act No. 10 (H.3264), SECTION 1, eff April 12, 2021.
Effect of Amendment
2021 Act No. 10, SECTION 1, deleted the sixth sentence, which required publication of notices for county conventions for reorganization and reconvened county conventions to nominate candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 7-9-70
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 7-9-70 cover?
Section 7-9-70 ("County conventions.") 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.
How do I cite South Carolina § 7-9-70?
A common citation format is "South Carolina Code of Laws § 7-9-70" (South Carolina). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of South Carolina law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the South Carolina official source linked on this page or consult a licensed South Carolina attorney.
How does South Carolina § 7-9-70 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in South Carolina can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in South Carolina.