Every officer duly commissioned or warranted shall within such time as may be provided by law or by regulations take the oath of office prescribed by law and give bond, if required. In case of neglect or refusal to do so, he shall be considered to have resigned such office and a new appointment may be made as provided by law.
S.C. Code Ann. § 25-1-550
Requirement that officers take oath and give bond
1962 Code SECTION 44-45; 1952 Code SECTION 44-45; 1950 (46) 1881; 1964 (53) 2241.
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