South Carolina General Assembly
120th Session, 2013-2014

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Bill 3608


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A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF A LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-28-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER HAS THE STATUS OF CONSTABLE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND WITH THE JURISDICTIONAL LIMITS OF HIS APPOINTING AUTHORITY.

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

SECTION    1.    Chapter 28, Title 23 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 23-28-130.    A reserve police officer appointed pursuant to this chapter, has the status of constable. However, notwithstanding the status of constable, the reserve officer only shall exercise his jurisdiction within the limits of his appointing authority."

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

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