Journal of the House of Representatives
of the Second Session of the 110th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 11, 1994

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(R517) S. 492 -- Senators Wilson, Thomas and Ryberg: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 17-5-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A CORONER TO CARRY A PISTOL OR OTHER HANDGUN WHILE ENGAGED IN HIS OFFICIAL DUTIES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE AUTHORITY TO DEPUTY CORONERS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-120, RELATING TO PERMITS TO CARRY A CONCEALED WEAPON, SO AS TO MAKE GRAMMATICAL CHANGES AND TO DELETE THE BOND REQUIREMENT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 23-1-70, RELATING TO BONDS FOR CONSTABLES OR PEACE OFFICERS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WHO SERVE WITHOUT PAY.

(R518) S. 506 -- Senators Rose and Leventis: AN ACT TO REPEAL SECTION 22-5-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ARREST FOR CRIMES COMMITTED IN MAGISTRATE'S PRESENCE, AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-25-95, 14-25-105, 18-3-10, 18-3-60, 18-3-70, AND 22-3-760, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CASES IN AND APPEALS FROM MAGISTRATES' COURTS AND MUNICIPAL COURTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE APPEALS MUST BE TO THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS RATHER THAN TO THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.

(R519) S. 624 -- Senator Giese: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-29-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SUPERVISION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES BY THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 1995-96, THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE REQUIRED IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS SHALL OCCUR OVER TWO SEMESTERS WITH ONE SEMESTER BEING A PERSONAL FITNESS AND WELLNESS COMPONENT AND THE OTHER SEMESTER BEING A LIFETIME FITNESS COMPONENT TO BE TAUGHT OVER THE SEMESTER OR IN TWO NINE-WEEK DIVISIONS.

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(R520) S. 665 -- Senator Leventis: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-440, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION OF A SECURITIES BROKER-DEALER, AGENT, INVESTMENT ADVISOR, OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE, SO AS TO REQUIRE A CRIMINAL RECORD HISTORY FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AT THE RATE PROVIDED BY LAW FOR ALL INITIAL APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS AND REQUIRE ALL MISDEMEANOR ACTIVITIES INVOLVING SECURITIES AND ALL FELONIES WITHIN TEN YEARS OF THE DATE OF THE APPLICATION TO BE NOTED ON THE REGISTRATION, TO AMEND SECTION 40-68-40, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF A CONTROLLING PERSON FOR PURPOSES OF STAFF LEASING SERVICES, SO AS TO REQUIRE FINGERPRINTING OF EACH APPLICANT AND CONTROLLING PERSON AND PROVIDE FOR EXAMINATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS ONLY IF NECESSARY, AND TO AMEND SECTION 33-15-103, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A FOREIGN CORPORATION'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE APPLICATION FOR THE CERTIFICATE MUST BE SIGNED BY AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN THIS STATE.

(R521) S. 706 -- Senator Leventis: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-9-62 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR PACKAGING AND LABELING OF COMMODITIES, SECTION 39-9-64 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE METHOD OF SALE OF COMMODITIES, SECTION 39-9-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF SERVICEPERSONS AND SERVICE AGENCIES FOR COMMERCIAL WEIGHING AND MEASURING DEVICES, SECTION 39-9-66 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE EVALUATION, SECTION 39-9-68 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION TO ADMINISTER THE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES LAW, SECTION 39-9-203 SO AS TO PROVIDE RELATED CIVIL PENALTIES, SECTION 39-9-206 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING BEFORE ASSESSMENT OF A CIVIL PENALTY, AND SECTION 39-9-208 SO

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AS TO PROVIDE RELATED CRIMINAL PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 39, RELATING TO WEIGHTS AND MEASURES FOR COMMODITIES, SO AS TO REVISE DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCES TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL LAW, PROVIDE RELATED POWERS AND DUTIES FOR THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL WEIGHTS AND MEASURES OFFICIALS, FOR QUANTITY, FOR MEASURES BY WHICH COMMODITIES ARE SOLD, FOR BULK DELIVERIES, AND FOR ONE OF A LOT PACKAGES CONTAINING RANDOM WEIGHTS OF THE SAME COMMODITY, PROVIDE FOR PACKAGE INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY TO RANDOM AND STANDARD PACKAGES, REVISE PENALTIES, AND AUTHORIZE APPLICATIONS FOR RESTRAINING ORDERS.

(R522) S. 732 -- Senator Holland: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 23-45-30(5), AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER BE A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE IN A RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT POSITION; TO AMEND SECTION 23-45-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES FOR SPRINKLER PLAN AND SPECIFICATION REVIEW, SO AS TO UPDATE CODES AND STANDARDS TO THE LATEST EDITIONS, TO ADD CODES AND STANDARDS, AND TO DELETE LANGUAGE AUTHORIZING THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO CHARGE A FEE FOR SPRINKLER PLAN AND SPECIFICATION REVIEW; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 23-45-145 AND 23-45-147, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE "FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS ACT" PROVISIONS OF LAW FOR A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM SPECIFICATION SHEET AND PROVISIONS REGULATING SHOP DRAWINGS IN CONNECTION WITH A FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM, AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PLAN REVIEW OF AN INSURANCE UNDERWRITER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DELIVERY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.

(R523) S. 778 -- Senator Setzler: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MINIMUM HOURS AND USE OF THE SCHOOL DAY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REQUIRED INSTRUCTIONAL DAY OF SIX HOURS MAY ALSO CONSIST OF A WEEKLY EQUIVALENT,

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TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE VARYING THE LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL DAY, CONSULTATION MUST BE MADE WITH PARENTS AND FACULTY AND APPROVAL FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES OBTAINED, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS MAY REDUCE THE LENGTH OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL DAY, AND TO PROVIDE AN APPROVAL PROCEDURE FOR THE EARLY DISMISSAL OF SCHOOLS NECESSITATED BY EMERGENCY CONDITIONS AND THAT THE DAYS MISSED ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE MADE UP IF THE EARLY DISMISSAL IS APPROVED.

(R524) S. 782 -- Senators Rose and Giese: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 43-7-60, 43-7-70, 43-7-80, AND 43-7-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CRIMES OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER FRAUD AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE RECIPIENT FRAUD AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PROVIDER OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, GOODS, OR SERVICES UNDER THE STATE'S MEDICAID PROGRAM TO FAIL TO MAINTAIN SEPARATE ACCOUNTS FOR PATIENT FUNDS AND ACCURATE RECORDS WHEN REQUIRED TO DO SO BY STATE OR FEDERAL LAW, REGULATION, OR POLICY, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PROVIDER TO REMOVE, TRANSFER, OR OTHERWISE USE THESE PATIENT FUNDS FOR A PURPOSE OTHER THAN THAT WHICH IS AUTHORIZED, AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE AND INITIATE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR ALLEGED OR SUSPECTED VIOLATION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFENSES CREATED BY THIS ACT ARE NOT EXCLUSIVE AND MUST NOT BE CONSTRUED TO LIMIT THE POWER OF THE STATE TO PROSECUTE A PERSON FOR CONDUCT WHICH CONSTITUTES A CRIME UNDER ANOTHER STATUTE OR AT COMMON LAW; TO ADD SECTION 44-7-325 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FEES THAT A HEALTH CARE FACILITY OR LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER MAY CHARGE FOR PROVIDING A COPY OF A PATIENT'S MEDICAL RECORD AND FOR PRODUCING AN X-RAY AND TO PROVIDE THE TIME WITHIN WHICH A RECORD MUST BE PROVIDED; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-341, SECTION 42-15-95,

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AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 44-115-80, ALL RELATING TO CHARGES FOR COPIES OF A PATIENT'S MEDICAL RECORD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE FEES THAT A HEALTH CARE FACILITY OR LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER MAY CHARGE FOR PROVIDING A COPY OF A PATIENT'S MEDICAL RECORD AND FOR PRODUCING AN X-RAY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-29-230, RELATING TO TESTING IF A HEALTH CARE WORKER IS EXPOSED TO HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS, SO AS TO INCLUDE EMERGENCY RESPONSE EMPLOYEES TO INCLUDE EXPOSURE TO ALL BLOODBORNE DISEASES TO REVISE THE CRITERIA FOR MANDATORY TESTING AND REPORTING OF TEST RESULTS AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY TO THOSE CONDUCTING THE TEST OR REPORTING THE TEST RESULTS.

(R525) S. 797 -- Senator Leventis: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-41-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE A REFERENCE TO AND THE PURPOSES OF THE "SOUTH CAROLINA GASOLINE, LUBRICATING OILS, AND OTHER PETROLEUM PRODUCTS ACT", SECTION 39-41-185 SO AS TO PROVIDE LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR FUEL RETAIL DEALERS, AND SECTION 39-41-195 SO AS TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 39-41-10, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF PETROLEUM, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO "SUSCEPTIBLE" TO "ACCEPTABLE" INCLUDE OXYGENATED COMPOUND BLENDS, AND EXCLUDE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS OR PROPANE WHEN DISPENSED OR SOLD AS A MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL; TO AMEND SECTION 39-41-20, RELATING TO PETROLEUM ANALYSTS, CHEMISTS, AND INSPECTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR STOP-SALE ORDERS BY THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE; TO AMEND SECTION 39-41-50, RELATING TO FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR PETROLEUM MANUFACTURERS, WHOLESALERS, AND JOBBERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 39-41-160, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES PERTAINING TO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MONETARY PENALTIES, PROVIDE FOR IMPRISONMENT, CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO "STAMP" TO "LABEL", AND INCLUDE REFERENCES TO PUMPS AND TANKS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 39-41-190, RELATING TO GENERAL

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PENALTIES PERTAINING TO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MONETARY PENALTIES.

(R526) S. 849 -- Senators Greg Smith, Rankin and Washington: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM VEHICLE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE TIME A PRIVATE PASSENGER VEHICLE OWNED BY A NONRESIDENT MAY BE OPERATED IN THIS STATE BEFORE THE NONRESIDENT OWNER MUST REGISTER AND LICENSE THE VEHICLE.

(R527) S. 861 -- Senator Greg Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-75-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR WIND AND HAIL INSURANCE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITIONS OF "COASTAL AREA" AND "ESSENTIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE".

(R528) S. 884 -- Senators Hayes, Lander, Leventis and Wilson: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-65-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROUP LIFE INSURANCE AND COVERAGE OF FAMILIES OF EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT THE AMOUNTS OF INSURANCE MAY NOT EXCEED, WITH RESPECT TO A SPOUSE OR CHILD, TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.

(R529) S. 886 -- Senators McConnell, Wilson and Reese: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-603, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF BOND OF THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OR ADMINISTRATOR OF AN ESTATE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO PERMIT A BOND TO BE WAIVED ON ESTATES UNDER TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 15-51-40 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DAMAGES IN WRONGFUL DEATH ACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE EVENT OF THE WRONGFUL DEATH OF A MINOR, THE PROBATE COURT MAY LIMIT OR DENY EITHER PARENT'S ENTITLEMENT FOR A SHARE OF THE PROCEEDS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-770, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN PROBATE COURT FEES AND COSTS, SO AS TO REVISE THESE FEES AND COSTS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-790, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES FOR

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SETTLEMENT OF ESTATES, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE AUTHORIZING THE TAX COMMISSION TO RETAIN CERTAIN OF THESE FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-1-230, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF MARRIAGE LICENSES, SO AS TO REVISE A REFERENCE TO THE FEE FOR MARRIAGE LICENSES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 8-21-780 RELATING TO FEES OF THE PROBATE COURT FOR PROVIDING COPIES OF CERTAIN STATEMENTS AND SECTION 15-37-70, RELATING TO COSTS AND EXPENSES OF ADMINISTRATION AND SETTLEMENT OF SMALL ESTATES.

(R530) S. 891 -- Senators Short, Greg Smith, Washington and Mescher: AN ACT TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-5-24 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES INFORMATION ON METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION AND FAMILY PLANNING, EXCLUDING ABORTION INFORMATION, TO BE DISSEMINATED TO INDIVIDUALS SEEKING ASSISTANCE.

(R531) S. 897 -- Senator Reese: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1070, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STALKING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES.

(R532) S. 913 -- Senators Lander, J. Verne Smith and Giese: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-410, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT, LANDLORD OBLIGATIONS, AND SECURITY DEPOSITS AND PREPAID RENT, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE, AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FOR "SECURITY/RENTAL" DEPOSITS AND THAT UPON TERMINATION OF A TENANCY, PROPERTY OR MONEY HELD BY A LANDLORD AS SECURITY MUST BE RETURNED LESS AMOUNTS WITHHELD BY THE LANDLORD FOR ACCRUED RENT AND DAMAGES WHICH THE LANDLORD HAS SUFFERED BY REASON OF THE TENANT'S NONCOMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 27-40-510; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 39-20-49 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER OF A SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY MAY REQUIRE OF A PERSON LAYING CLAIM TO ANY

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OF THE CONTENTS OF THE SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY THAT THE CLAIMANT PAY TO THE OWNER ALL UNPAID RENTS DUE FOR THE USE OF THE FACILITY BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION OF THE CONTENTS, AND PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PROPERTY TAXES THAT MAY BE DUE ON ANY CONTENTS THAT HAVE BEEN IN STORAGE IN THE FACILITY.

(R533) S. 927 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Hayes, Holland, Lander, Mitchell, O'Dell, Reese, Short, Washington, Rose, Leventis, Wilson, Rankin and J. Verne Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-737 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY AND COLLISION INSURANCE RATES ARE SUBJECT TO A CREDIT IF AN INSURED HAS PASSED AN APPROVED DRIVER TRAINING COURSE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COURSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH NEW OFFERS FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE ARE NOT REQUIRED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THOSE CONDITIONS WHEN A POLICY IS OFFERED OR ISSUED BY A NEW SERVING CARRIER FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY.

(R534) S. 953 -- Senator Courtney: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATIONS OF CRIMINAL SUSPECTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE DEFENDANT MAY WAIVE THE PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION IN PLEADING GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE IF PLEADING GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-530, RELATING TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATIONS SO AS TO ALLOW WAIVER PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-21-520, TO AMEND ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 23 RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE FUNCTIONS AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ADVISORY COUNCIL AND THE TRAINING STANDARDS, PROCEDURES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DIVISION, THE DEPARTMENT, AND ITS DIRECTOR, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE

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FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN FUNDS COLLECTED AS AN ADDITION TO CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC FINES.

(R535) S. 967 -- Senators Ryberg and Leventis: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-49-310, 12-49-315, 12-49-320, 12-49-325, 12-49-330, AND 31-17-410 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON APPLYING FOR A TITLE ON A MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME TO FURNISH A COPY OF THE APPLICATION TO THE AUDITOR OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE MOBILE HOME IS TO BE LOCATED AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE TO LIENHOLDERS OF A LEVY AND SALE OF MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR DELINQUENT TAXES ONLY WHEN THE LIENHOLDER HAS PROVIDED THE TITLE APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR, TO PROVIDE THE FORM FOR THE NOTICE TO LIENHOLDERS, TO PROVIDE THAT SECURITY INTERESTS NOTED ON THE TITLE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY A TAX SALE WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE, TO REQUIRE THE DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTOR TO KEEP A COPY OF EACH LIENHOLDER NOTICE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE TO LIENHOLDER PROVISIONS FOR LIENS CREATED BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1995; TO AMEND SECTIONS 31-17-320, 31-17-350, 31-17-360, 31-17-380, AND 31-17-390, RELATING TO MOVING PERMITS AND LICENSING OF MOBILE HOMES, SO AS TO REQUIRE OWNERS TO HAVE PROOF OF TITLE AND PAID TAXES BEFORE SUCH HOMES MAY BE LICENSED, MOVED, OR CONNECTED TO ELECTRICAL SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-49-210, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME" AND "DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTION"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-49-225, RELATING TO LEVYING ON MOBILE HOMES, SO AS TO CONFORM DEFINITIONS AND PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-49-271, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOTICE OF LIENHOLDERS, SO AS TO CONFORM DEFINITIONS AND REVISE OBSOLETE REFERENCES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-49-290, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RIGHTS OF LIENHOLDERS, SO AS TO LIMIT THE APPLICATION OF ITS PROVISION TO LIENS CREATED BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1995; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS

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TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR ASSESSED VALUE FOR FOUR PERCENT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-95, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REDEMPTION OF MOBILE AND MANUFACTURED HOMES SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO CONFORM DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-96, RELATING TO REDEMPTIONS OF MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO CONFORM DEFINITIONS, PROVIDE FOR REDEMPTION BY A LIENHOLDER, AND PROVIDE A FIXED RENT PAYMENT WHICH MUST BE PAID TO THE TAX SALE PURCHASER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-240, RELATING TO TITLING OF VEHICLES, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPLICATION TO A MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME TO INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE SITE WHERE THE HOME IS TO BE LOCATED IF DIFFERENT FROM THE OWNER'S ADDRESS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT SUPPLIES AND MACHINERY USED BY GARMENT RENTAL ESTABLISHMENTS.

(R536) S. 992 -- Senator Land: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-1020, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POINT SYSTEM FOR SUSPENDING HUNTING AND FISHING PRIVILEGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL HUNTING VIOLATION PERTAINING TO RACCOONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HUNTING SEASONS FOR SMALL GAME, SO AS TO REVISE THE SEASON FOR FOX IN GAME ZONE 6 AND THE SEASON FOR RACCOON AND OPOSSUM IN GAME ZONE 9; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR HUNTING RACCOONS AND OPOSSUMS, SO AS TO INCLUDE FOX AND REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR VIOLATIONS.

(R537) S. 1040 -- Senator Bryan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 2-15-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PUBLIC MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL FROM THREE TO FIVE AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONE MUST BE A LICENSED ATTORNEY, AND DELETE TWO EX OFFICIO MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF

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REPRESENTATIVES AND THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR; TO AMEND SECTION 2-15-20 RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHOSEN TO PRESENT NOMINEES TO THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL, SO AS TO DECREASE FROM SEVEN TO SIX THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS AND THE MANNER THE MEMBERS ARE CHOSEN, AND PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR FILLING VACANCIES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-27-10 RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA ADVISORY COMMISSION ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE THE COMMISSION A PART OF THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-27-60, RELATING TO THE FUNDING OF THE ADVISORY COMMISSION ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE COMMISSION RECOMMEND AN ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION REQUEST TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

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