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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-146 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VOLUNTEER LICENSED DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORTING A PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY DISABLED PERSON IS NOT LIABLE FOR MONETARY DAMAGES OVER THE POLICY LIMITS COVERING THE DRIVER, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF GROSS NEGLIGENCE.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Article 3, Chapter 77, Title 38 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 38-77-146. A licensed driver, receiving no compensation, while transporting a physically or mentally disabled person, is not liable for damages above the limits of the insurance policy of the driver resulting in an accident, except in the case of gross negligence."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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