Current Status Introducing Body:House Bill Number:4956 Primary Sponsor:Harvin Committee Number:25 Type of Legislation:GB Subject:Mechanic's liens Residing Body:House Current Committee:Judiciary Computer Document Number:BBM/9054JM.94 Introduced Date:19940322 Last History Body:House Last History Date:19940322 Last History Type:Introduced, read first time, referred to Committee Scope of Legislation:Statewide All Sponsors:Harvin Type of Legislation:General Bill
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4956 House 19940322 Introduced, read first time, 25
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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 29-5-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MECHANIC'S LIEN MAY BE FILED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL WORK OR SERVICES PERFORMED ON OR RENDERED TO REAL ESTATE.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 29-5-15. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this chapter shall be construed to include and to specifically authorize the filing of a lien, the same as described in Section 29-5-10, for environmental work or services performed on or rendered to real estate, including any buildings or structures upon real estate, wells, or land alone, and the provisions of this chapter apply in all respects to the lien provided for in this section.
For purposes of this section, `environmental work or services' includes, but is not limited to, the removal of harmful substances, waste, or underground storage tanks and the replenishing of soil or bodies of water previously unfit for regular and customary use."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.