South Carolina General Assembly
113th Session, 1999-2000

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Bill 3643

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COMMITTEE REPORT

May 6, 1999

H. 3643

Introduced by Reps. Sandifer and Barrett

S. Printed 5/6/99--S.

Read the first time March 4, 1999.

THE COMMITTEE ON FISH, GAME AND FORESTRY

To whom was referred a Bill (H. 3643), to amend Chapter 25, Title 50, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to boating and surfing, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

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

HARVEY S. PEELER, JR., for Committee.

A BILL

TO AMEND CHAPTER 25, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BOATING AND SURFING BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 RELATING TO MOTORBOATS ON TUGALO LAKE SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, NO MOTOR IN EXCESS OF TWENTY HORSEPOWER SHALL BE USED ON ANY VESSEL OPERATED ON TUGALO LAKE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

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

SECTION 1. Chapter 25, Title 50 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Article 10

Motorboats on Tugalo Lake

Section 50-25-1010. Except for law enforcement and dam operation and maintenance watercraft, no motor in excess of twenty horsepower shall be used on any watercraft operated on Tugalo Lake. A person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one hundred dollars or more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not more than thirty days, or both."

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

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