South Carolina General Assembly
116th Session, 2005-2006

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Bill 4970


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A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 54-3-280 SO AS TO REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY TAKES ANY ACTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHIPPING TERMINAL IN JASPER COUNTY.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Article 3, Chapter 3, Title 54 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 54-3-280.    Notwithstanding other authority to the contrary, the State Ports Authority shall obtain the approval of the General Assembly before it undertakes any action in connection with the construction of a shipping terminal in Jasper County including, but not limited to, the acquisition of real property."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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