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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