SC Requirements
South Carolina CON Requirements
All items below are research findings — not legal advice. Items marked NOT VERIFIED represent open regulatory questions. Verify independently and consult an attorney before filing.
Governing Law
Research Found
SC Code § 44-7-120 et seq.
The South Carolina Certificate of Need Program. Governs when CON is required, the application process, and notice requirements. Verify current text at scstatehouse.gov.
NOT VERIFIED
Publication in "Newspaper of General Circulation"
SC law appears to require notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the project is located. Whether a digital-only publication qualifies is an open legal question requiring attorney review.
NOT VERIFIED
Exact Publication Timing
Publication timing relative to CON application filing has not been independently verified. Verify exact timing requirements before scheduling your notice.
NOT VERIFIED
Affidavit of Publication Requirements
An affidavit of publication is typically required as proof. Exact form and notarization requirements have not been verified for South Carolina.
NOT VERIFIED
Attorney Review Requirement
Whether attorney review of notice text is legally required in SC has not been verified. We recommend attorney review regardless.
Open Questions — SC Verification Checklist
Does digital publication qualify as a "newspaper of general circulation" in SC? — NOT VERIFIED
Exact timing requirements for notice relative to CON application filing — NOT VERIFIED
Affidavit of publication: exact form and notarization requirements — NOT VERIFIED
Whether attorney review of notice text is legally required — NOT VERIFIED
Geographic coverage: does statewide digital reach satisfy county-level circulation requirement — NOT VERIFIED
Business registration and publication registration requirements in SC — NOT VERIFIED
Proposed Pricing
Publication Fees
Proposed — Not Final: Pricing below is proposed and subject to change. Final pricing will be set after market research. Request a custom quote for your notice.
| Service | Proposed Rate Estimate |
|---|---|
| Standard CON Notice (single run) | $150–$500 per run |
| Multi-run package (2–3 runs) | Contact for quote |
| Rush / expedited processing | +Premium (TBD) |
| Attorney notice review (if offered) | Pass-through (TBD) |
| Publication record & affidavit (sample) | Included |
Published Notices
South Carolina CON Notices
All notices below are sample data for prototype purposes only.
Sample Notice — Prototype Only