S.C. Code Ann. § 14-7-1615: Definitions.

For purposes of this article:

(A) the phrase "Attorney General or his designee" also includes:

(1) the Attorney General or his designees;

(2) the Attorney General and his designee or designees.

(B) The term "public corruption" means any unlawful activity, under color of or in connection with any public office or employment, of:

(1) any public official, public member, or public employee, or the agent, servant, assignee, consultant, contractor, vendor, designee, appointee, representative, or any other person of like relationship, by whatever designation known, of any public official, public member, or public employee under color of or in connection with any public office or employment; or

(2) any candidate for public office or the agent, servant, assignee, consultant, contractor, vendor, designee, appointee, representative of, or any other person of like relationship, by whatever name known, of any candidate for public office.