South Carolina General Assembly
116th Session, 2005-2006

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Bill 513

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COMMITTEE REPORT

March 15, 2006

S. 513

Introduced by Senators Richardson, McConnell, Thomas, Hawkins and Scott

S. Printed 3/15/06--S.

Read the first time February 22, 2005.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 513) to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 39-5-36 so as to make it an unfair trade practice for a motor vehicle, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

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

Majority favorable.    Minority unfavorable.

CHAUNCEY K. GREGORY    C. BRADLEY HUTTO

For Majority.    For Minority.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-36 SO AS TO MAKE IT AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR BUSINESS TO ADMINISTER INSURANCE CLAIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRS.

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

SECTION    1.    Chapter 5, Title 39 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 39-5-36.    It is an unlawful trade practice pursuant to Section 39-5-20 for a motor vehicle repair business actively engaged in the repair of motor vehicles, or a person or entity with a ten percent or more ownership interest in that business, to administer insurance claims."

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

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