S 0131 General Bill, By Passailaigue, Russell, Hutto and Reese
 A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION
 56-5-3905 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PERSONS UNDER FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE FROM STANDING
 OR SITTING IN THE OPEN BED OF A PICKUP TRUCK OR TRAILER UNDER CERTAIN
 CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

   11/18/98  Senate Prefiled
   11/18/98  Senate Referred to Committee on Transportation
   01/12/99  Senate Introduced and read first time SJ-52
   01/12/99  Senate Referred to Committee on Transportation SJ-52
   02/03/00  Senate Committee report: Favorable Transportation SJ-13
   02/09/00  Senate Read second time SJ-36
   02/09/00  Senate Ordered to third reading with notice of
                     amendments SJ-36
   02/10/00  Senate Read third time and sent to House SJ-12
   02/15/00  House  Introduced and read first time HJ-25
   02/15/00  House  Referred to Committee on Education and Public
                     Works HJ-26

February 3, 2000

S. 131

S. Printed 2/3/00--S.

Read the first time January 12, 1999.

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 131), to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 56-5-3905 so as to prohibit persons under fifteen years of age from standing or sitting in the open bed of a pickup truck, etc., respectfully

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:

JOHN C. LAND, III, for Committee.

EXPLANATION OF IMPACT:

There would no impact on the General Fund of the State nor on federal and/or other funds.

SPECIAL NOTES:

Upon conviction the operator of the vehicle must be fined up to $25, therefore, pursuant to Section 2-7-71 of the 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws the Board of Economic Advisors is the appropriate agency to address any revenue impact of this legislation.

Approved By:

Don Addy

Office of State Budget

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3905 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PERSONS UNDER FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE FROM STANDING OR SITTING IN THE OPEN BED OF A PICKUP TRUCK OR TRAILER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

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

SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 56-5-3905. (A) It is unlawful for a person under fifteen years of age to stand or sit in the open bed of a pickup truck or trailer while it is traveling in excess of twenty-five miles an hour on a public road or highway.

(B) Subsection (A) does not apply when the vehicle is being:

(1) used for hunting;

(2) operated in an agricultural enterprise; or

(3) operated in an organized hay ride or parade.

(C) The operator of a motor vehicle who permits a person under fifteen years of age to ride in the open bed of a pickup truck or trailer in violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than twenty-five dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both."

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