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General Provisions

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-5-10— Inherent power of Supreme Court to regulate practice of law; other powers cumulative
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-5-20— Supreme Court empowered to promulgate rules and regulations concerning practice of law; establishment of South Carolina State Bar
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-5-40— Supreme Court empowered to appoint boards to examine applicants, investigate complaints, and hear disciplinary proceedings; subpoena powers
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-5-50— Filing of rules and regulations; effective date; conflict with other laws
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-5-60— General Assembly not precluded from prohibiting practice of law by any class
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-5-70— Additional provisions concerning Supreme Court rules and rules of the State Board of Law Examiners
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-5-80— Citizen may prosecute or defend own cause