South Carolina General Assembly
118th Session, 2009-2010

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Bill 4340

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COMMITTEE REPORT

March 17, 2010

H. 4340

Introduced by Reps. Whitmire and Sandifer

S. Printed 3/17/10--S.

Read the first time March 2, 2010.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4340) to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Article 19 to Chapter 23, Title 57 so as to designate certain highways in Oconee County as the, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

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

LAWRENCE K. GROOMS for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 19 TO CHAPTER 23, TITLE 57 SO AS TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN HIGHWAYS IN OCONEE COUNTY AS THE FALLING WATERS SCENIC BYWAY, AND TO MAKE IT SUBJECT TO THE REGULATIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCENIC HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE.

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

SECTION    1.    Chapter 23, Title 57 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Article 19

Falling Waters Scenic Byway

Section 57-23-1000.    (A)    That portion of South Carolina Highway 107 beginning at the United States Forest Service property line south of Dodge Mountain, approximately five miles north of its intersection with South Carolina Highway 28, continuing in a northerly direction to the North Carolina State line, that portion of S-37-413 beginning at its intersection with South Carolina Highway 107 continuing in a northeasterly direction to South Carolina Highway 130, and South Carolina Highway 130 from its intersection with S-37-413 continuing in a northeasterly direction to the North Carolina State line, all being connected routes totaling approximately thirteen miles, are designated as the Falling Waters Scenic Byway. Certain parts of this route previously designated as the Oscar Wigington United States Forest Service Scenic Byway, may maintain dual designation as a state scenic highway and a United States Forest Service Scenic Byway. The Falling Waters Scenic Byway is subject to the regulations promulgated by the South Carolina Department of Transportation and the South Carolina Scenic Highways Committee.

(B)    The Department of Transportation shall install appropriate markers or signs to implement this designation."

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

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