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Public Information Policy

   

COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION

In accordance with Section 30-2-10, et. seq. of the South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, as amended, no public records will be released to any person or private entity for the purpose of using the public record for commercial solicitation.  Any person knowingly using a public record for commercial solicitation is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars or imprisoned for a term not to exceed one year, or both.

   

INSPECTION

All forms and statements filed with the State Ethics Commission are public information open for public inspection upon request.

Reports and statements filed with the State Ethics Commission are available for viewing at the Commission office Monday through Friday, except holidays, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    

COPIES

Copies of the forms and statements are available from the Commission at a charge of $.50 per page.  Copies may be obtained in person or a request form may be obtained from the Commission office.