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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-31-145 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO PURCHASES A CONCEALABLE WEAPON MUST BE AFFORDED THE SAME RIGHTS AS THE HOLDER OF A CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE IMPOSED FOR A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK THAT MUST BE COMPLETED FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER COVERED BY THIS SECTION IS WAIVED.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Article 3, Chapter 31, Title 23 of the 1976 Code, is amended by adding:
"Section 23-31-145. (A) A certified law enforcement officer who purchases a concealable weapon must be afforded the same rights as the holder of a concealed weapon permit.
(B) The fee imposed for a criminal background check that must be completed for a law enforcement officer covered by this section is waived."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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