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February 21, 2019 Opinion on the applicability of the South Carolina Fair Housing law to the Catawba Indian Nation (Section 31-21-10, South Carolina Code of Laws). Requested by The Honorable Raymond Buxton, II, Commissioner, and R. Alexander Pate, II, Staff Counsel, South Carolina Human Affairs Commission. Read full opinion. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/37780#ixzz6Swp5djjM Posted by: Byron… Continue Reading SC Attorney General Opinion, February 21, 2019, Fair Housing Catawba Indian Reservation

February 27, 2019 Opinion on whether the law related to casino night events was altered by certain amendments to Article XVII, Section 7 of the South Carolina Constitution and Section 33-57-100 et seq., of the Code of Laws which provided for the lawful operation of charitable raffles. Requested by The Honorable W. Walter Wilkins, Solicitor,… Continue Reading SC Attorney General Opinion, Casino Night

March 29, 2019 Opinion on a political subdivision’s liability for “costs” upon submitting an excessive millage rate to a county auditor. Requested by Andrea E. White, Esquire, Counsel to the Abbeville County School District. Read full opinion. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/38119#ixzz6SwcfhRRo Posted by: Byron King on 07/22/20 (This information is only accurate as of 07/22/20. You… Continue Reading SC Attorney General Opinion, March 29, 2019, liability overcharge millage

May 3, 2019 Opinion on how a special purpose fire district may raise its millage rate and how two special purpose districts may be merged. Requested by The Honorable Glenn G. Reese, Member, South Carolina Senate. Read full opinion. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/38426#ixzz6SwbdYOPa Posted by: Byron King on 07/22/20 (This information is only accurate as of… Continue Reading SC Attorney General Opinion, May 3, 2019 Special Purpose District Millage

June 21, 2019 Opinion on whether proof of U.S. citizenship is required to receive the homestead exemption for property taxes. Requested by The Honorable Jerry N. Govan, Jr., Member, South Carolina House of Representatives. Read full opinion. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/38804#ixzz6SqnBUMHd Posted by: Byron King on 07/21/20 (This information is only accurate as of 07/21/20. You… Continue Reading SC Attorney General Opinion: Homestead for non-citizens

http://www.scag.gov/archives/40012 December 2, 2019 Opinion on whether a homeowners association has legal authority to tow a vehicle that is in violation of the CCRs but is otherwise lawfully parked on a county-maintained roadway. Requested by Mr. Mike Cochran, City of Hanahan Administrator. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/40012#ixzz6SqmClIGE Posted by: Byron King on 07/21/20 (This information is only… Continue Reading SC Attorney General, HOA towing vehicle

by Byron King Case #3-13 Timing of Commission Negotiations (Adopted November, 2019.) REALTOR® A signs a listing agreement with Seller B for the sale of her home. The home is priced at $1,000,000, and REALTOR® A files the listing with the MLS, offering a certain percentage of cooperative compensation. REALTOR® C sees the listing and… Continue Reading Ethics Case 3-3, Negotiating Commission Reduction

by Byron King SCR and other associations are hearing reports of REALTORS® receiving letters from law firms demanding money as settlement for ADA issues with their real estate websites. Most successful REALTORS® operate a website. Most Americans have some form of visual or hearing impairment even if that is merely wearing glasses. Others may be… Continue Reading ADA lawsuits against your Website

January 10, 2020 Opinion regarding what appraisal methods are permissible for the valuation of golf courses under S.C. Code, Section 12-43-365. Requested by The Honorable Bart T. Blackwell, Member, South Carolina House of Representatives. Read full opinion. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/40091#ixzz6SlVztsRa Posted by: Byron King on 07/20/20 (This information is only accurate as of 07/20/20. You… Continue Reading SC Attorney General Opinion, Appraising Golf Courses for Property Taxes

January 21, 2020 Opinion regarding what projects may be funded by developmental impact fees and whether proportionate share calculations for different types of land uses violates equal protection under the South Carolina and federal constitutions. Requested by The Honorable Micajah P. Caskey, Member, South Carolina House of Representatives. Read full opinion. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/40125#ixzz6SlVCKoy8 Posted… Continue Reading SC Attorney General Opinion, Impact Fees – upgrades…maybe Equal Protection