S.C. Code Ann. § 25-1-510
All commissioned and warrant officers of the South Carolina National Guard shall be appointed and commissioned or warranted by the Governor. No person must be appointed and commissioned or warranted unless he meets federal requirements for the appointment.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 44-41; 1952 Code SECTION 44-41; 1950 (46) 1881; 1964 (53) 2241; 2001 Act No. 85, SECTION 9; 2025 Act No. 55 (H.4296), SECTION 2, eff May 13, 2025.
2025 Act No. 55, SECTION 2, in the second sentence, substituted "he meets federal requirements" for "he is a citizen of the United States and meets federal residency requirements"; and deleted the last two sentences relating to age requirements and retaining commissions.