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Advisory Opinion 2017-002
South Carolina State Ethics Commission
South Carolina State Ethics Commission
Issue Date
2016-07-20
Type
Text
Keywords
South Carolina State Ethics Commission, Advisory opinions--South Carolina, Campaign funds--Law and legislation--South Carolina, Nepotism--South Carolina
Abstract
Section 8-13-1348 has no general prohibition on a candidate paying for services to his own business, a family business, or a family member provided the services were 'bona fide'. In all such cases, payment for the services provided must represent fair market value and documentation must be maintained justifying the services performed and payment made. Certain categories of payment to family members and family businesses, such as for general consulting services, are inherently suspect, and can only be made of the person receiving the payment is in the business (in addition to the fair market value and documentation requirements).
Rights
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