H*4398(Rat #0309, Act #0288 of 1992)  General Bill, By J.G. McAbee, Alexander, 
M.O. Alexander, R.L. Altman, Bailey, J.M. Baxley, D.M. Beasley, L.E. Bennett, 
D.M. Bruce, Carnell, Cato, C.D. Chamblee, R.S. Corning, B. Council, 
J.L.M. Cromer, Elliott, P.B. Harris, B.L. Hendricks, M.F. Jaskwhich, 
J.C. Johnson, Keegan, K.G. Kempe, Koon, C.V. Marchbanks, Martin, J.G. Mattos, 
Neilson, Phillips, Rhoad, Riser, T.F. Rogers, J.R. Shirley, J.S. Shissias, 
J.J. Snow, Townsend, J.W. Tucker, D.C. Waldrop, C.C. Wells and D.A. Wright
 A Bill to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section
 1-1-675 so as to designate the Clemson University Botanical Garden as the
 State Botanical Garden.

   02/12/92  House  Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar
                     without reference HJ-10
   02/19/92  House  Read second time HJ-28
   02/20/92  House  Read third time and sent to Senate HJ-12
   02/20/92  Senate Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar
                     without reference SJ-15
   03/04/92  Senate Read second time SJ-25
   03/05/92  Senate Read third time and enrolled SJ-18
   03/11/92         Ratified R 309
   03/12/92         Signed By Governor
   03/12/92         Effective date 03/12/92
   03/12/92         Act No. 288
   04/07/92         Copies available

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-675 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY BOTANICAL GARDEN AS THE STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN.

Whereas, in 1958 a camellia collection was located on ten acres that had been part of the original John C. Calhoun estate establishing the Clemson Horticultural Garden; and

Whereas, today the Clemson University Botanical Garden includes more than two hundred fifty acres and features special attractions such as wildflowers, ferns, bog and turf gardens, a braille trail, and a special garden for the walking impaired; and

Whereas, the Botanical Garden is truly one of the most beautiful and educational gardens of the State where visitors can view thousands of native and cultivated plants, an authentic, restored pioneer village and garden, as well as historically correct early American agricultural practices; and

Whereas, the garden is one of the state's most valued resources and is visited annually by over one hundred thousand persons and hundreds of school groups who walk its paths and behold its splendor; and

Whereas, the garden serves as an interdisciplinary resource center for students and researchers in horticulture, natural sciences, landscape design, architecture, and the arts; and

Whereas, as a wildlife sanctuary, with native and introduced plant materials, the garden allows scientists to test the adaptability of plants not native to this region; and

Whereas, in today's world it is essential to man's well-being that tranquil sites be maintained where people can observe, study, and explore nature's bountiful wonders. The Botanical Garden is one of those places; and

Whereas, it is only fitting and proper to recognize the achievement, the outstanding educational resource, and the beauty represented by the garden. It is only appropriate, therefore, that the significance of this institution to the State and to all South Carolinians be recognized. Now, therefore,

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

State Botanical Garden

SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 1-1-675. The Botanical Garden of Clemson University is designated the State Botanical Garden."

Time effective

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

Approved the 12th day of March, 1992.