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TO AMEND TITLE 47 OF THE 1976 BY ADDING CHAPTER 23, TO MAKE CERTAIN FINDINGS AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERMIT ISSUED BY A LOCAL GOVERNMENT MUST NOT IMPOSE A MORE RESTRICTIVE OR BURDENSOME REQUIREMENT THAN A STATE STATUTE OR REGULATION RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION OF LIVESTOCK OR POULTRY, AGRIBUSINESS, BUSINESS, OR INDUSTRY.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Title 47 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
Section 47-23-10. The General Assembly finds that agriculture production is a major contributor to the economy of the State; that agricultural lands constitute unique and irreplaceable resources of statewide importance; that the continuation of agricultural activities preserves the landscape and environmental resources of the State, contributes to the increase of tourism, and furthers the economic self-sufficiency of the people of the State; and the encouragement, development, and improvement of agriculture will result in a general benefit to the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the State. It is the purpose of this act to protect reasonable agriculture activities conducted on farmlands from duplicative regulation.
Section 47-23-20. (A) For purposes of this chapter:
(1) 'Livestock' means all classes and breeds of animals, whether domesticated or feral; and
(2) 'Poultry' means all avian species including wildfowl and domestic wildfowl.
(B) A permit issued by a local government must not impose a more restrictive or burdensome requirement than a state statute or regulation relating to the production of livestock or poultry, agribusiness, business, or industry."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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