H*3984 Session 111 (1995-1996)
H*3984(Rat #0180, Act #0121 of 1995) General Bill, By Cotty, J.M. Baxley, Boan,
Sheheen and Wilkes
A Bill to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Article 12
to Chapter 25, Title 50, so as to provide restrictions for motorboats on Lake
Wateree and provide penalties.-amended title
04/11/95 House Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar
without reference HJ-6
04/19/95 House Read second time HJ-19
04/20/95 House Read third time and sent to Senate HJ-14
04/25/95 Senate Introduced and read first time SJ-15
04/25/95 Senate Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry SJ-15
05/18/95 Senate Committee report: Favorable Fish, Game and
Forestry SJ-45
05/30/95 Senate Read second time SJ-75
05/30/95 Senate Ordered to third reading with notice of
amendments SJ-75
05/31/95 Senate Read third time and enrolled SJ-136
06/06/95 Ratified R 180
06/13/95 Became law without Governor's signature
06/13/95 Effective date 06/13/95
08/09/95 Copies available
08/09/95 Act No. 121
(A121, R180, H3984)
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH
CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 TO CHAPTER 25,
TITLE 50, SO AS TO PROVIDE RESTRICTIONS FOR
MOTORBOATS ON LAKE WATEREE AND PROVIDE
PENALTIES.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South
Carolina:
Restrictions for motorboats on Lake Wateree
SECTION 1. Chapter 25, Title 50, of the 1976 Code is amended by
adding:
"Article 12
Motorboats on Lake Wateree
Section 50-25-1210. A motorboat operating upon waters on Lake
Wateree shall comply with the following noise control requirements:
(1) Motorboats with inboard-outboard propulsion machinery shall
exhaust through the propeller.
(2) Inboard motorboats with `V'-drives-jets or propeller propulsion
machinery with exhaust through the transom must be water-cooled with a
steady stream of water or exhaust underwater while under way or exhaust
through an automotive sealed, baffle-type muffler for each exhaust stack,
with exhaust openings not to exceed two inches in diameter. Boats with
original propulsion machinery made before 1970 are exempt from the
requirements of this item.
(3) Motorboats and their propulsion machinery which exhaust over
the transom shall exhaust through an automotive sealed, baffle-type
muffler for each exhaust stack, with exhaust openings not to exceed two
inches in diameter. Glass pack mufflers, resonators, and above-water
open exhausts are prohibited for the motorboats. Baffle inserts are
prohibited on all inboard boats.
(4) Motorboats with outboard propulsion machinery shall exhaust
underwater at all times unless designed or modified to exhaust above
water and comply with the provisions of item (3).
Section 50-25-1220. The motorboats competing in a regatta, boat
race, marine parade, tournament, or exhibition approved as provided in
Section 50-21-1210 are exempted from the provisions of this article.
Exceptions also may be granted during designated hours for pretrial runs
and for trial runs for speed records immediately following the event.
Section 50-25-1230. The operator of a motorboat who violates any of
the provisions of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon
conviction, must be fined for a:
(1) first offense not less than fifty nor more than two hundred
dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days;
(2) second offense not less than one hundred nor more than two
hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days;
(3) third or subsequent offense not less than two hundred nor more
than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than six months, or
both."
Time effective
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Became law without the signature of the Governor -- 6/13/95. |