A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-180 SO AS TO require PUBLIC SCHOOLS to ACCEPT CASH AS A FORM OF PAYMENT FOR ADMISSIONS AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT FOR INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES WHERE A FEE IS CHARGED FOR ADMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL GOVERNING BODIES MAY ADOPT CERTAIN RELATED POLICIES.

 

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

 

SECTION 1.  Chapter 17, Title 59 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

    Section 59-17-180. A public school shall accept cash as a form of payment for admissions at the time of the event for any interscholastic athletic activity where a fee is charged for admission. The governing body of a public school may adopt a policy allowing any cash accepted pursuant to this section to be deposited at a financial institution on the next business day. The policy must include procedures for handling the cash prior to deposit.

 

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

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