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Candidate Training Video Released

The Municipal Association of South Carolina and the SC State Ethics Commission have released a Candidate Training Video.  Violations of the Ethics…

Spending Limits for Lobbyist's Principals Increase

Effective January 1, 2024, pursuant to Section 2-17-90(B) of the Ethics Act, the spending limits for Lobbyist’s Principals will increase to $70.00…

SEC AO2023-001

The State Ethics Commission has issued a new Advisory Opinion AO2023-001 regarding "procurement" under Section 8-13-760.

Declaratory Ruling

The State Ethics Commission has issued a new Declaratory Ruling regarding discovery and subpoena issuance.

Advisory Opinion 2022-001

The State Ethics Commission has issued a new Advisory Opinion AO2022-001 regarding confidentiality provisions of the Ethics Act.

Advisory Opinion 2021-001

The State Ethics Commission has issued a new Advisory Opinion AO2021-001 about digital cryptographic currency.

Advisory Opinion 2020-002

The State Ethics Commission has issued a new Advisory Opinion AO2020-002 about public servants voting on budgets.

Advisory Opinion 2020-001

The State Ethics Commission has issued a new Advisory Opinion AO2020-001 about reporting government income on the Statement of Economic Interests. 

Advisory Opinion 2019-001

The State Ethics Commission has issued a new Advisory Opinion, AO 2019-001 (PDF), regarding the use of campaign funds to pay fines or penalties…

Advisory Opinions 2018-003 / 2018-004

View latest Advisory Opinion 2018-003 (PDF) and 2018-004 (PDF). View all Advisory Opinions.