South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 49 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION- SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS
Article 3 - RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Section 49-304 - Conflicts of Interest

A. The Engineer or Surveyor shall conscientiously strive to avoid conflicts of interest with employer or client, but when unavoidable, the Engineer or Surveyor shall forthwith disclose the circumstances to their employer or client. In addition the Engineer or Surveyor shall avoid all known conflicts of interest with their employer or client and shall promptly inform their employer or client of any business association, interests, or circumstances which could influence their judgment or the quality of their service.

B. The Engineer or Surveyor shall not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one party for services on the same project at the same time, or for services pertaining to the same project, unless the circumstances are fully disclosed and agreed to, by all interested parties.

C. The Engineer or Surveyor shall not solicit or accept financial or other valuable considerations from material or equipment suppliers for specifying their projects.

D. The Engineer or Surveyor shall not solicit or accept gratuities, directly or indirectly from contractors, their agents, or other parties dealing with their client or employer in connection with work for which they are responsible.

E. When in public service as a member, advisor, or employee of a governmental body or department, the Engineer or Surveyor shall not participate in considerations or actions with respect to services provided by them or their organization in private engineering or surveying practices.