S.C. Const. art. VIII, § 17
- Constitution
- Constitution of South Carolina
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Construction of Constitution and laws. The provisions of this Constitution and all laws concerning local government shall be liberally construed in their favor. Powers, duties, and responsibilities granted local government subdivisions by this Constitution and by law shall include those fairly implied and not prohibited by this Constitution. (1972 (57) 3184; 1973 (58) 67.)
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