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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-13-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO IS OPERATING HIS LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE OUTSIDE HIS JURISDICTION MAY STOP ANOTHER VEHICLE, ISSUE A TRAFFIC TICKET, OR MAKE AN ARREST UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 13, Title 17 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 17-13-35. Notwithstanding another provision of law, a law enforcement officer of this State or its political subdivisions who is operating a law enforcement vehicle outside his jurisdiction may stop another vehicle if the vehicle is being operated recklessly or in a manner that poses an immediate danger to the public. The officer may issue a ticket for any traffic offense chargeable on a uniform traffic ticket, or when appropriate, make an arrest when the offense occurs in plain view of the officer."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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