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S.C. Const. art. IV, § 15

Faithful execution of laws

activein force · 2026-09-25 – presentas-observed

The Governor shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed. To this end, the Attorney General shall assist and represent the Governor, but such power shall not be construed to authorize any action or proceeding against the General Assembly or the Supreme Court.

History

1972 (57) 3171; 1973 (58) 48. The present provisions of the first sentence of this section are similar to former Section 12 of Article IV as it existed prior to the 1973 revision. For similar provisions in Constitution of 1868, see Const 1868, Art III, Section 12.

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2026-09-25
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