Administrative Laws in South Carolina.

Governs agency rulemaking and contested cases. Rulemaking requires notice in the State Register, public comment period, and legislative review.

Distinctive central administrative-hearing body established 1993. Administrative Law Judges hear contested cases for most state agencies, issuing final decisions subject to judicial review.

Final ALC decisions are reviewable in the Court of Appeals. Standard: whether the decision is supported by substantial evidence, not arbitrary or capricious, and within agency authority.