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S 899 Session 115 (2003-2004)
S 0899 General Bill, By Alexander and Waldrep
Similar(H 4704)
A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 55, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY
ADDING ARTICLE 10 SO AS TO REQUIRE NEW SEPTIC TANK INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE AN
ACCESS PIPE FOR MONITORING AND PUMPING THE SEPTIC SYSTEM, TO REQUIRE THE
INSTALLATION OF SUCH A PIPE WHEN WORK IS BEING PERFORMED ON THE TANK, AND TO
PROVIDE A CIVIL FINE FOR VIOLATIONS.
02/03/04 Senate Introduced and read first time SJ-16
02/03/04 Senate Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs SJ-16
04/21/04 Senate Committee report: Favorable with amendment
Medical Affairs SJ-46
04/22/04 Scrivener's error corrected
S. 899
COMMITTEE REPORT
April 21, 2004
S. 899
Introduced by Senators Alexander and Waldrep
S. Printed 4/21/04--S. [SEC 4/22/04 2:37 PM]
Read the first time February 3, 2004.
THE COMMITTEE ON MEDICAL AFFAIRS
To whom was referred a Bill (S. 899) to amend Chapter 55, Title 44, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding  Article 10 so as to require new septic tank installation to include an access pipe, etc., respectfully
REPORT:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 44-55-910, page 2, immediately after line 2 by inserting:
/ (D) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this section does not apply to septic tank lids that are thirty-six inches or less below ground level. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
HARVEY S. PEELER, JR. for Committee.
STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT
ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES:
Minimal (Some additional costs expected but can be absorbed)
ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON FEDERAL & OTHER FUND EXPENDITURES:
$0 (No additional expenditures or savings are expected)
EXPLANATION OF IMPACT:
The Department of Health & Environmental Control indicates the cost of drafting new regulations will be absorbed by the agency using currently available resources. The cost of adding access pipes to new septic tank installations would be borne by the contractor and/or the owner of the septic tank.
Approved By:
Don Addy
Office of State Budget
A BILL
TO AMEND CHAPTER 55, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 SO AS TO REQUIRE NEW SEPTIC TANK INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE AN ACCESS PIPE FOR MONITORING AND PUMPING THE SEPTIC SYSTEM, TO REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF SUCH A PIPE WHEN WORK IS BEING PERFORMED ON THE TANK, AND TO PROVIDE A CIVIL FINE FOR VIOLATIONS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 55, Title 44 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Article 10
Septic Tank Access Pipes
Section 44-55-910. (A) An access pipe between a septic tank lid and ground level of sufficient size and design to allow tank access for monitoring the septic system operation and performing periodic pumping must be:
(1) included in a septic system installed after June 30, 2004;
(2) installed on an existing septic system after June 30, 2004, when work is performed on the system that requires unearthing the tank.
(B) A person who fails to comply with the requirements of this section is subject to a civil fine imposed by the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
(C) The Department of Health and Environmental Control shall promulgate regulations to carry out the provisions of this article including, but not limited to, design and installation standards and penalties for violations."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect July 1, 2004.
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