South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 712
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A bill
TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-550 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR TWO YEARS AFTER LEAVING OFFICE, A SOLICITOR MAY NOT REPRESENT A CLIENT FOR A FEE OR APPEAR IN COURT IN THE DISTRICT FROM WHICH HE WAS ELECTED.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Article 3, Chapter 7, Title 1 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Section 1-7-550. For two years after leaving office, a solicitor may not represent a client for a fee or appear in court in the district from which he was elected.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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