The Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs proposes the following Amendment No. to H. 4994 (COUNCIL\PH\4994C003.JN.PH22):

Reference is to the bill as introduced.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:

/SECTION 1.Section 27-50-80 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 27-50-80. This article does not limit the obligation of the purchaser to inspect the physical condition of the property and improvements that are the subject of a contract covered by this article. Purchaser is solely responsible for investigating off site conditions of the property including but not limited to adjacent properties being used for agricultural purposes. The real estate licensee, whether acting as listing agent or selling agent, has no duty to inspect the onsite or offsite conditions of the property and any improvements."

SECTION 2.This act takes effect upon approval of the Governor. /