NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Governor of the State of South Carolina and pursuant to the Constitution and Laws of this State and the powers conferred upon me therein, I hereby order and direct as follows:
Section 1. Authorization for COVID-19 Support Payments by Employers
To prepare for and respond to the significant economic impacts associated with COVID1 9, pursuant to the cited authorities and other applicable law, I hereby determine, order, and direct as follows: