S.C. Code Ann. § 2-3-190
No person holding or exercising the duties of any office in this State and no person not a permanent resident of this State shall be eligible to election or appointment to any of the offices or positions provided for in this chapter.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 30-66; 1952 Code SECTION 30-66; 1942 Code SECTION 2061; 1932 Code SECTION 2061; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 24; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 24; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 22; G. S. 22; R. S. 22; 1877 (16) 294.