NIL law in force

South Carolina NIL law

Last verified Oct 31, 2026

At a glance

NIL law

Citation: S.C. Code §§ 59-158-10 to -60 Original bill: S. 685
Enacted / effective: Enacted 2021 Effective July 1, 2021

Key provisions (as summarized by sources)

School direct pay / facilitation: Facilitation allowed (H. 4957) Agent rules: Registered with Dept. of Consumer Affairs; SPARTA applies Prohibited categories: Tobacco, alcohol, illegal substances, banned substances, gambling incl. sports betting Confidentiality / records: School copies of NIL terms not public records Transfer / eligibility: NIL contract may not extend beyond eligibility

Amendments and history

H. 4957 (May 2024): schools may identify, create, facilitate NIL deals; no appropriated funds; 30% agent-commission cap (AAL)

Verification note

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Sources (3)

Last verified Oct 31, 2026

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South Carolina NIL questions

Does South Carolina have an NIL law?

South Carolina NIL law status: NIL law in force (NIL law). Citation: S.C. Code §§ 59-158-10 to -60. Dates: Enacted 2021 Effective July 1, 2021. Not legal advice.

Which FBS schools in South Carolina does NILList cover?

NILList covers 3 FBS schools in South Carolina: Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University and University of South Carolina.

How many NIL collectives does NILList list in South Carolina?

NILList lists 3 NIL collectives serving FBS schools in South Carolina: 110 Society, Coastal Sports Collective and Garnet Trust.

What sources back this South Carolina NIL law summary?

NILList bases this South Carolina summary on College Football Business state NIL law table (Oct 2026), The Drake Group Education Fund and Athlete Agent Labs, last verified Oct 31, 2026.

Schools in South Carolina

Collectives in South Carolina

110 Society

Clemson · unknown

Needs verification

Named by Clemson's AD (Nov. 2024) as Clemson's collective; gifts from July 2024 to June 2025 earned IPTAY priority points.

Verified Nov 1, 2026

Coastal Sports Collective

Coastal Carolina · active

Needs verification

Announced by Coastal Carolina in March 2024 as its new official NIL collective, not directly affiliated with CCU Athletics.

Verified Nov 1, 2026

Garnet Trust

South Carolina · active

Sourced · 2

Listed on South Carolina's NIL Hub Collectives page; launched in 2021. Its own site says it is transitioning into a full-service marketing agency.

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