NAR requires 2.5 ethics hours every three years (December 31, 2021).

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/code-of-ethics/code-of-ethics-training-requirement-now-every-three-years

LLR requires 10 CE hours every two years (June 30 of your renewal year).

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t40c057.php

Local Associations may require another 6 hours biennially of risk reduction education per the below.

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/nar-constitution-bylaws

"A Board rule requiring that Board Members attend, on at least a biennial basis, a continuing education program comprised of not more than six (6) cumulative hours of instruction with respect to Board or Member practices that might result in a significant legal vulnerability and possible liability to the Board and its Members, such as violations of anti-trust laws, agency laws, civil rights laws, the Code of Ethics of the National Association, or other similar public policies is not an inequitable limitation upon membership."

INTERPRETATION NO. 37 (Adopted May 10, 1983) (Revised February 6, 1989) "A Board rule requiring that Board Members attend, on at least a biennial basis, a continuing education program comprised of not more than six (6) cumulative hours of instruction with respect to Board or Member practices that might result in a significant legal vulnerability and possible liability to the Board and its Members, such as violations of anti-trust laws, agency laws, civil rights laws, the Code of Ethics of the National Association, or other similar public policies is not an inequitable limitation upon membership." The National Association has long maintained a policy that it is inappropriate for a Board to have any mandated educational requirements other than a requirement for prospective Members or current Members to be familiar with the Constitution and Bylaws of the local Board, State Association, and National Association, the Code of Ethics of the National Association, and any rules, regulations, practices, policies or procedures of the Board that relate to being a knowledgeable and informed Member of the Board. It is not appropriate to require competency and licensure training which is provided by the state. However, when there is a clear and present danger that policies and practices of the Board or of its Members may result in significant legal vulnerability and liability to the organization and its members, it is reasonable to require that Board Member participate in a program sponsored by the Board to assist and educate Members in areas of high legal vulnerability. Mandatory attendance should only be required at programs related to matters that, if education were not provided, might result in a significant legal vulnerability and possible liability to the Board and its members, such as violations of anti-trust laws, agency laws, civil rights laws, the Code of Ethics of the NationalAssociation, or other similar public policies. The mandatory nature of the programs should be clearly established in the Board’s Bylaws. Every effort should be made to make all Members aware of this requirement far enough in advance to allow them to make arrangements to attend. In the event that some form of discipline will be imposed for failure to meet the mandatory attendance requirement, then the discipline that will be imposed should also be clearly spelled out in the Board’s Bylaws. In the event that certain Members hold membership in more than one Board, consideration should be given to granting of a "credit" if the Member has attended a similar program conducted by another Board.

Posted by: Byron King on 3/4/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/4/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/3/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)