It shall be unlawful for any person to assume the duties of any public office until he has taken the oath provided by the Constitution and been regularly commissioned by the Governor.
S.C. Code Ann. § 8-3-10
Oath and commission prerequisite to assumption of duties
1962 Code SECTION 50-51; 1952 Code SECTION 50-51; 1942 Code SECTIONS 1512, 3042; 1932 Code SECTIONS 1512, 3042; Civ
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