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COMMITTEE REPORT
April 19, 2006
S. 680
S. Printed 4/19/06--H.
Read the first time March 22, 2006.
To whom was referred a Bill (S. 680) to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 39-41-295 so as to provide that gasoline and diesel fuel may be dispensed, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/SECTION 1. Chapter 41, Title 39 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 39-41-295. Notwithstanding Section 39-41-260 or any other provision of law, motor fuel, as defined in Section 12-28-110(39), may be dispensed at an unattended service station if the dispensing device has an automatic shut-off valve that is activated when the sale of the motor fuel reaches sixty-five dollars. Unattended service stations dispensing motor fuel shall comply with all the requirements of the latest version of the International Fire Code adopted in South Carolina. All pumps used to dispense motor fuel in accordance with this section must be inspected and permitted by the Department of Agriculture in the same manner as pumps at attended service stations."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
WILLIAM D. WITHERSPOON for Committee.
TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-41-295 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL MAY BE DISPENSED AT UNATTENDED SERVICE STATIONS IF THE DISPENSING DEVISE HAS AN AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF VALVE THAT IS ACTIVATED WHEN THE SALE REACHES FIFTY DOLLARS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 41, Title 39 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 39-41-295. Notwithstanding Section 39-41-260, or any other provision of law, motor fuel, as defined in Section 12-28-110(39), may be dispensed at an unattended service station if the dispensing device has an automatic shut-off valve that is activated when the sale of the motor fuel reaches sixty-five dollars. In addition, the dispensing device shall be equipped with emergency controls pursuant to Chapter 22 Section 2204.3.3 of the International Fire Code. The service station shall be equipped with a 2A-20B-C fire extinguisher within seventy-five feet of the pump as required in Chapter 22 Section 2205.5 of the International Fire Code."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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