Verify Independently: All items below are research findings. Items marked NOT VERIFIED represent open regulatory questions requiring attorney review and independent verification before filing any CON application.
South Carolina
SC CON Publication Requirements
South Carolina Certificate of Need requirements under SC Code § 44-7-120 et seq. Last research date: November 2026.
| Requirement | Finding | Verification Status |
|---|---|---|
Governing Statute Primary law governing CON in SC | SC Code § 44-7-120 et seq. — SC Certificate of Need Program | Research Found |
Publication Requirement Type of publication required | Newspaper of general circulation in the county where the project is located. Exact statutory language requires verification. | NOT VERIFIED |
Digital Publication Eligibility Whether a digital-only publication qualifies | Open legal question. The statutory definition of "newspaper of general circulation" may or may not encompass digital-only publications. Requires legal determination. | NOT VERIFIED |
Publication Timing When notice must be published relative to application | Timing requirements not independently verified. Typically before or at time of application; exact deadline requires verification from SCDHEC. | NOT VERIFIED |
Number of Publication Runs How many times notice must be published | Number of required publication runs not verified. Varies by notice type. Verify with SCDHEC or SC Code regulations. | NOT VERIFIED |
Affidavit of Publication Proof of publication requirements | An affidavit of publication is typically required as proof. Exact form, notarization requirements, and submission procedure not verified for SC. | NOT VERIFIED |
Attorney Review Requirement Whether attorney review of notice text is required | Not verified whether attorney review is legally required. Strongly recommended regardless of legal requirement. | NOT VERIFIED |
Geographic Coverage Whether statewide digital reach satisfies county-level requirements | SC law appears to require circulation in the specific county of the project. Whether statewide digital reach satisfies this is an open question. | NOT VERIFIED |
Notice Categories Types of notices that require publication | New construction, bed additions, service changes, acquisitions, and other CON-triggering actions. Specific categories from SC regulations require verification. | Research In Progress |
Official CON Program Administering agency | SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) — Division of Health Regulation | Research Found |
Open Questions — SC Verification Checklist
Does digital publication qualify as "newspaper of general circulation" under SC law? — Requires legal determination
Exact timing requirements for notice relative to CON application filing date — NOT VERIFIED
Number of required publication runs by notice type — 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 circulation satisfy county-level requirement — NOT VERIFIED
Business and publication registration requirements in SC — NOT VERIFIED
Competitive pricing: what other qualifying SC newspapers charge for CON notices — Research needed
Official SC Sources
- SC State House — Code of Laws — verify SC Code § 44-7-120
- SC DHEC — CON Program — administering agency
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