South Carolina S 118: Police Officer Retirement

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2025-2026 Bill 118 Text of Previous Version (Dec. 11, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 118

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 
9-11-95 SO AS TO ALLOW A RETIRED POLICE OFFICER WHO MAINTAINS A CONSTABLE 
CERTIFICATION AFTER HE IS CERTIFIED PURSUANT TO SECTION 23-23-70 TO BE EMPLOYED 
BY ONE OR MORE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WITHOUT BEING SUBJECT TO THE EARNINGS 
LIMITATION IN SECTION 9-11-90(4).

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

SECTION 1. Chapter 11, Title 9 of the S.C. Code is amended by 
adding:

 Section 
9-11-95. (A) The earnings limitation 
imposed pursuant to Section 9-11-90(4) does not apply to a retired police 
officer certified pursuant to Section 23-23-70 who maintains his constable 
certification during his retirement and who is hired by a law enforcement 
agency in his capacity as a constable.

 (B) A 
police officer who qualifies for the exemption contained in subsection (A) who 
is hired by a law enforcement agency is subject to the direction and control of 
the head of the agency who hired him and must be paid by the agency who hired 
him.

 (C) A 
police officer who qualifies for the exemption contained in subsection (A) may 
be simultaneously employed by more than one law enforcement agency.

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

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