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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-53-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SURETY IS NOT LIABLE FOR A BAIL BOND AFTER THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT IS ISSUED.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 53, Title 38 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 38-53-35. Notwithstanding another provision of this chapter, a surety is not liable for a bail bond after three years from the date of its issuance."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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