Bill 4684

                    Current Status

Introducing Body:               House
Bill Number:                    4684
Ratification Number:            440
Act Number:                     379
Primary Sponsor:                Wilkins
Type of Legislation:            GB
Subject:                        National Guard, drug
                                enforcement
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:   May 01, 1992
Computer Document Number:       JIC/6457.HC
Governor's Action:              S
Date of Governor's Action:      May 15, 1992
Introduced Date:                Apr 07, 1992
Last History Body:              ------
Last History Date:              May 15, 1992
Last History Type:              Act No. 379
Scope of Legislation:           Statewide
All Sponsors:                   Wilkins
                                Kinon
                                McAbee
                                McGinnis
Type of Legislation:            General Bill

 Bill  Body    Date          Action Description              CMN
 ----  ------  ------------  ------------------------------  ---
 4684  ------  May 15, 1992  Act No. 379
 4684  ------  May 15, 1992  Signed by Governor
 4684  ------  May 13, 1992  Ratified R 440
 4684  Senate  May 01, 1992  Read third time, enrolled for
                             ratification
 4684  Senate  Apr 30, 1992  Read second time, unanimous
                             consent for third reading on
                             Friday, May 1, 1992
 4684  Senate  Apr 29, 1992  Recalled from Committee         11
 4684  Senate  Apr 28, 1992  Introduced, read first time,    11
                             referred to Committee
 4684  House   Apr 24, 1992  Read third time, sent to
                             Senate
 4684  House   Apr 23, 1992  Unanimous consent for third
                             reading on next Legislative
                             day
 4684  House   Apr 23, 1992  Read second time
 4684  House   Apr 07, 1992  Introduced, read first time,
                             placed on Calendar without
                             reference

(A379, R440, H4684)

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-3-480 SO AS TO ALLOW THE GOVERNOR TO AUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL GUARD TO SUPPORT FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN DRUG ENFORCEMENT MATTERS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR TO DELEGATE HIS AUTHORITY UNDER THIS SECTION TO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL WHO IS ALLOWED SPECIFICALLY TO ENTER INTO MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT AGREEMENTS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THIS STATE.

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

Authority of Governor

SECTION 1. Article 7, Chapter 3, Title 1 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 1-3-480. The Governor, as Commander-in-Chief of the organized militia of this State and in accordance with Title 32, United States Code, Section 112, may authorize or direct the South Carolina National Guard to assist and support federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in drug interdiction, counter-drug activities, and demand reduction. The Governor may delegate his authority under this section to the Adjutant General who is specifically authorized to enter into mutual assistance and support agreements with law enforcement agencies operating within this State for activities within this State."

Time effective

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

Approved the 15th day of May, 1992.