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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-17 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A SHERIFF, SOLICITOR, OR COMMISSIONED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FROM OFFERING FOR OFFICE IN A PARTISAN ELECTION AND PROHIBIT EACH OF THESE PERSONS FROM AFFILIATING WITH A PARTISAN POLITICAL PARTY.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1, Title 23 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 23-1-17. A sheriff, solicitor, or commissioned law enforcement officer may not offer for election in a partisan election and to prohibit these persons from affiliation with a partisan political party."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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