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South Carolina lobbying guidelines
| Lobbyist registration guidelines |
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| Lobbying |
| Taxpayer-funded lobbying |
| Guidelines by state |
Lobbying is broadly defined as the attempt to persuade another person to accept one's position. This includes efforts to influence lawmakers by other legislators, constituents, or organized groups. Each state has different requirements for lobbyist registration. The person doing the lobbying is typically referred to as the lobbyist and the person or entity providing compensation the principal. Each state has a different entity responsible for maintaining its lobbying records, such as registrations and expenditures.
As of April 2021, the State Ethics Commission maintained South Carolina's lobbying records.
Who must register?
According to Sections 2-17-20(A) and 2-17-10(13) of South Carolina state law, individuals who meet the following criteria must register as a lobbyist:[1]
| “ | 2-17-20(A): Any person who acts as a lobbyist must, within fifteen days of being employed, appointed, or retained as a lobbyist, register with the State Ethics Commission[2] | ” |
| “ | 2-17-10(13): 'Lobbyist' means any person who is employed, appointed, or retained, with or without compensation, by another person to influence by direct communication with public officials or public employees:
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Click here to visit the state's searchable database of registrations and filings.
State definition of lobbying
Section 2-17-10(12) of South Carolina state law defines lobbying as:[1]
| “ | Promoting or opposing through direct communication with public officials or public employees:
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