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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