South Carolina H 4162: "Anything of Value" Definition

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2025-2026 Bill 4162 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 06, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4162

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING 
SECTION 8-13-100, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF 
"ANYTHING OF VALUE" OR "THING OF VALUE."

Be it enacted by the 
General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Section 8-13-100(1)(b) of the S.C. Code is amended to 
read:

 (b) "Anything of value" or "thing of 
value" does not mean:

 (i) 
printed informational or promotional material, not to exceed ten dollars in 
monetary value;

 (ii) 
items of nominal value, not to exceed ten dollars, containing or displaying 
promotional material;

 (iii) 
a personalized plaque or trophy with a value that does not exceed one hundred 
fifty dollars;

 (iv) 
educational material of a nominal value directly related to the public 
official's, public member's, or public employee's official responsibilities;

 (v) 
an honorary degree bestowed upon a public official, public member, or public 
employee by a public or private university or college; or

 (vi) 
promotional or marketing items offered to the general public on the same terms 
and conditions without regard to status as a public official or public employee; or.

 (vii) a campaign 
contribution properly received and reported under the provisions of this 
chapter.

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval 
by the Governor.

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