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Spending Limits for Lobbyist's Principals Increase

Effective January 1, 2025, pursuant to Section 2-17-90(B) of the Ethics Act, the spending limits for Lobbyist’s Principals will increase to $75.00…

2025 Public Official Newsletter

The State Ethics Commission has published the 2025 Public Official Newsletter.  It can be found at Ethics Brochures | State Ethics…

SEC AO2024-001

The State Ethics Commission has issued a new Advisory Opinion AO2024-001 regarding if free or reduce cost services provided to certain campaigns…

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…

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.