An intercollegiate athlete participating in name, image, or likeness activities must abide by his institution of higher learning and its athletic department's policies with respect to missed class time and good academic standing. Good academic standing includes meeting both grade point average and course hour requirements. An intercollegiate athlete must also meet all academic requirements of the athletic association and conference that his institution of higher learning is a member of in order to participate in name, image, or likeness activities.
HISTORY: 2021 Act No. 35 (S.685), Section 1, eff July 1, 2021
Editor's Note
2021 Act No. 35, Section 7, provides as follows:
"SECTION 7. This act takes effect for each institution of higher learning in this State upon the earlier of July 1, 2022, or certification by the Attorney General to the Governor of the enactment of rules consistent with the provisions contained in this act by the institution of higher learning's collegiate governing body [July 1, 2021]. Upon certification by the Attorney General, the provisions of this act are suspended until the General Assembly takes further action."
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 158 - Intercollegiate Athletes' Compensation For Name, Image, Or Likeness
Section 59-158-10. Definitions.
Section 59-158-30. Compensation does not affect grant in aid or athletic eligibility.
Section 59-158-50. Good academic standing required.
Section 59-158-60. Disclosure of name, image, or likeness contracts; third-party administrators.
Section 59-158-80. Governing law; compliance with federal Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act.