A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 11-35-710, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO ADD PLANNING FOR REPAIRS TO BRIDGES, HIGHWAYS, ROADS, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS ON THE STATE'S RIGHTS OF WAY TO THE LIST OF EXEMPTIONS AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS.

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

SECTION 1.   Section 11-35-710(A)(1) of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

   (1) the planning, construction, maintenance, and repair of bridges, highways, and roads;, and other improvements on state's rights of way; vehicle and road equipment maintenance and repair; and other emergency-type parts or equipment utilized by the Department of Transportation or the Department of Public Safety. This exemption does not apply to welcome centers operated or staffed by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism;

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

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