S 0661 General Bill, By Peeler
 A Bill to amend Section 12-31-250, as amended, Code of Laws of South Carolina,
 1976, relating to fees for road tax on motor carriers, so as to provide that
 the appropriate agencies may enter into agreements or compacts with other
 states with respect to the chapter on road tax on motor carriers.

   02/14/91  Senate Introduced and read first time SJ-6
   02/14/91  Senate Referred to Committee on Finance SJ-6

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 12-31-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FEES FOR ROAD TAX ON MOTOR CARRIERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES MAY ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS OR COMPACTS WITH OTHER STATES WITH RESPECT TO THE CHAPTER ON ROAD TAX ON MOTOR CARRIERS.

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

SECTION 1. Section 12-31-250 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Section 33, Part II of Act 189 of 1989, is further amended by adding at the end:

"In lieu of the requirements as provided for in this chapter, the appropriate agencies, when in the best interests of this State and its residents, may enter into the International Fuel Tax Agreement or other cooperative compacts or agreements with a state, states, or provinces to permit base state or base jurisdiction licensing of persons importing motor fuel or diesel fuel into this State and persons liable for the tax levied pursuant to this chapter, and to provide for the cooperation and assistance among the member states and provinces in the administration and collection of motor fuels consumption and use taxes."

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