Terms Used In South Carolina Code 38-73-980

  • Director: means the person who is appointed by the Governor upon the advice and consent of the Senate and who is responsible for the operation and management of the department. See South Carolina Code 38-1-20
  • Surety: includes insurance or a bond that covers obligations to pay the debts, or answer for the default, of another, including faithlessness in a position of public or private trust. See South Carolina Code 38-1-20
Any special filing with respect to a surety or guaranty bond required by law, or by court or executive order, or by order or regulation of a public body, not covered by a previous filing, becomes effective when filed and is considered to meet the requirements of this chapter until the time the director or his designee reviews the filing and so long thereafter as the filing remains in effect.