Committee Report

April 2, 2026

 

S. 463

 

Introduced by Senator Grooms

 

S. Printed 4/2/26--H.

Read the first time April 23, 2025

 

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The committee on House Agriculture, Natural Res. and Environmental Affairs

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 463) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 50-21-125, relating to restrictions on swimming near public landings on lakes or reservoirs owned or, etc., respectfully

Report:

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

 

WILLIAM HIXON for Committee.

 

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A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-21-125, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON SWIMMING NEAR PUBLIC LANDINGS ON LAKES OR RESERVOIRS OWNED OR MAINTAINED BY AN INVESTOR-OWNED UTILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RESTRICTIONS ON SWIMMING NEAR PUBLIC BOATING LANDINGS ON LAKES OR RESERVOIRS OWNED OR MAINTAINED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY.

 

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

 

SECTION 1.  Article 1, Chapter 21, Title 50 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

    Section 50-21-128. It is unlawful for a person to swim within fifty feet of a public boat landing or ramp maintained by the South Carolina Public Service Authority, if the landing or ramp is clearly marked with signage prohibiting swimming.

 

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

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