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October 1, 2024 - The South Carolina Constitution updated through the 2024 Session of the General Assembly is now available.


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The South Carolina Legislative Council is offering access to the unannotated South Carolina Constitution on the Internet as a service to the public. The unannotated South Carolina Constitution on the General Assembly's website is now current through the 2024 session. The unannotated South Carolina Constitution, consisting only of Constitution text, numbering, history, and Editor's notes may be copied from this website at the reader's expense and effort without need for permission.

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South Carolina Constitution (PDF format)
Introduction to the Constitution PDF Word
Preamble to the Constitution PDF Word
Article I - Declaration of Rights PDF Word
Article II - Right of Suffrage PDF Word
Article III - Legislative Department PDF Word
Article IV - Executive Department PDF Word
Article V - The Judicial Department PDF Word
Article VI - Officers PDF Word
Article VII - Counties and County Government PDF Word
Article VIII - Local Government PDF Word
Article VIII-A - Alcoholic Liquor and Beverages PDF Word
Article IX - Corporations PDF Word
Article X - Finance, Taxation and Bonded Debt PDF Word
Article XI - Public Education PDF Word
Article XII - Functions of Government PDF Word
Article XIII - Militia PDF Word
Article XIV - Eminent Domain PDF Word
Article XV - Impeachment PDF Word
Article XVI - Amendment and Revision of the Constitution PDF Word
Article XVII - Miscellaneous Matters PDF Word
Amendments to the Constitution PDF Word
Signatures PDF Word


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