S.C. Code § 1-3-120

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.

Section 1-3-120 - Vacancy in office of both Governor and Lieutenant Governor

In case of the removal, death, resignation or disability of both the Governor, and the Lieutenant Governor, the President of the Senate shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of Governor until such disability of the Governor or Lieutenant Governor has been removed or until the next general election, at which a Governor must be elected by the electors duly qualified, as prescribed by Section 3, Article IV of the Constitution and the general state statutory law.

S.C. Code § 1-3-120

Amended by 2019 S.C. Acts, Act No. 1 (SB 2),s 1, eff. 1/31/2019.

1868 (14) 101; R. S. 533; G. S. 469; Civ. C. '02 Section 617; Civ. C. '12 Section 687; Civ. C. '22 Section 771; 1932 Code Section 3086; 1942 Code Section 3086; 1952 Code Section 1-112; 1962 Code Section 1-112.