South Carolina Attorney General Opinions

from June 07, 1935
Last Document: June 17, 2024



Cantidad de documentos en esta fuente: 6124

December 09, 1987

  • AGO 1987-235

    • November 17, 2000

  • Opinion regarding a matter concerning wrecker fees on stolen vehicles.

    • September 20, 1995

  • Opinion concerning two prospective appointments to be made by the Horry County Legislative Delegation, in concert with other county delegations.

    • November 21, 2000

  • Opinion asking whether DSS attorneys appointed pursuant to Rule 608, SCACR to represent private litigants may use state resources such as computers, Westlaw, phones, copiers, faxes, etc.

    • December 27, 1973

  • AGO 1973-567

    • March 26, 1987

  • AGO 1987-35

    • October 21, 1986

  • AGO 1986-41

    • November 24, 1971

  • AGO 1972-3

    • October 21, 1986

  • AGO 1986-40

    • October 05, 2000

  • Opinion referencing to S.C. Code Ann. §§ 56-5-5620, 5630, 5640, 5650, 5660 and 5810.

    • November 23, 2005

  • Opinion referencing that an order has been received from a master in equity which states that “It is further ordered that the Clerk of Court for Greenville County satisfy of record that certain mortgage…”. Specifically, whether the order needs to specify the correct office or can the register of deeds comply with the order as written.

    • August 04, 1987

  • AGO 1987-198

    • August 14, 1995

  • Opinion concerning whether and under what circumstances a hospital can waive the co-payments and deductibles that otherwise would be due from patients covered by various health benefit plans.

    • November 02, 1990

  • Opinion addressing questions in connection with the activities of various people or entities toward favorable results of the local option sale tax referendum questions in the upcoming general election.

    • March 19, 1987

  • AGO 1987-38

    • October 26, 1989

  • Opinion regarding a procedure the Chief of SLED intends to implement regarding the handling of evidence at the new forensic laboratory.

    • July 17, 1989

  • Opinion addressing several questions with respect to the City of Columbia providing water and sewer services to non-residents of the City.

    • June 06, 1988

  • AGO 1988-72

    • July 15, 1991

  • Opinion concerning whether the amount of the surplus from 1990-91 is to be included in the calculation of the local effort amount required to be maintained in 1999-92 by District Two under S.C. Code Ann. § 59-21-1030 (Supp. 1990) and whether this surplus amount may actually be used or expended to satisfy whatever local effort requirement exists for 1991-92.

    • October 27, 2000

  • Opinion concerning the fees charged by various public institutions of higher learning for their courses.

    • September 20, 2002

  • Opinion concerning whether serving in the House and on the governing Board of North Greenville College violates the dual office holding provision of the South Carolina Constitution.

    • November 18, 1996

  • Opinion requesting advice as to whether the Commission of Higher Education may release data concerning students such as SAT scores when the “student identifier” is not released.

    • February 06, 1992

  • Opinion concerning whether an additional filing fee can be charged for the filing of an Amended Transcript.

    • October 29, 1986

  • AGO 1986-47

    • November 03, 2000

  • Opinion “concerning defacing or removal of flags from the Confederate monuments around the State.”

    • February 17, 1999

  • Opinion regarding the propriety of paying members of county council cost of living increases, longevity pay increases and bonuses.

    • November 29, 2000

  • Opinion concerning the taxation of fifth wheel camper trailers.

    • October 29, 1986

  • AGO 1986-46

    • January 22, 1993

  • Opinion concerning whether a dual office holding situation exists if a member of the Midlands Technical College Board simultaneously serves as county treasurer.

    • November 29, 2011

  • Opinion as to whether an automatic sprinkler system is necessary, and whether the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (“DHEC”) has authority to require an automatic sprinkler system to be installed before a license is issued to the senior citizens’ day care facility.

    • October 13, 1998

  • Opinion asking as to whether it is appropriate for the county to reduce the magistrate’s salary.

    • July 14, 1998

  • Opinion requesting that a policy be written and implemented which restricts the consumption of alcoholic beverages at nightclubs and bars within the City of Orangeburg by officers employed in his department.

    • November 20, 1989

  • Opinion concerning a situation in which a person licensed a newly acquired vehicle under a special (farm) tag. The license period for the vehicle ended on December 31

    • November 20, 1990

  • Opinion concerning a person who is a resident and member of the reserves or the National Guard of another state and is presently assigned to a base in South Carolina; specifically, whether the person’s motor vehicle is subject to taxation when licensed and registered with the South Carolina Department of Highways and Public Transportation.

    • February 06, 1990

  • Opinion concerning whether a person holding a master’s degree from The Citadel is eligible for consideration for membership on the Board of Visitors of The Citadel.

    • November 03, 2003

  • Opinion questioning if there is a conflict of interest for the South Carolina Volunteer Guardian ad Litem program to be under the supervision of the Foster Care Review Board, can the program fulfill its statutory mandate while under the supervision of the Foster Care Review Board and can the Governor’s office or any other entity in state government legally put the Volunteer Guardian ad Litem program under the supervision of another agency or group without legislative authority.

    • December 20, 1990

  • Opinion concerning whether the Board of State Canvassers is authorized to reimburse witnesses for the actual travel costs incurred in attending the hearing.

    • October 04, 2013

  • Opinion concerning the legality of a “casino night” under State law.

    • January 24, 2012

  • Opinion as to whether pre-kindergarten programs exceeding four hours per day are required to be licensed by the Department of Social Services (DSS) pursuant to the South Carolina statutes and regulations governing the operation of “childcare facilities.” Specifically, you indicate an interest in the law as it applies to such programs conducted by public schools.

    • October 22, 2007

  • Opinion as to whether an employee of a Soil and Water Conservation District could serve on the Conservation District Board as a District Commissioner at the same time.

    • August 14, 1995

  • Opinion concerning “what is legal or proper in handling funds generated from a canteen and telephone within [the Saluda County] jail facility.”

    • October 02, 1989

  • Opinion concerning whether a magistrate may charge a one dollar fee for taking and filing an order for bail with or without bond.

    • October 23, 1995

  • Opinion concerning whether a dual office holding situation exists if a member of the Charleston County Library Board simultaneously serves on the State Board of Education.

    • November 22, 1999

  • Opinion concerning whether the State could be held liable if the Patient’s Compensation Fund became insolvent due to mismanagement or negligence.

    • January 05, 1972

  • AGO 1972-14

    • August 09, 1974

  • AGO 1974-257

    • September 16, 1992

  • Opinion concerning whether Act No. 434 should be amended to provide a filing period for school trustee elections.

    • March 14, 1973

  • AGO 1973-617

    • December 05, 1973

  • AGO 1973-522

    • March 27, 1973

  • AGO 1973-626