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Committee Report

April 17, 2024

H. 4819

Introduced by Reps. Felder, Bernstein and Calhoon

S. Printed 04/17/24--S.

Read the first time March 12, 2024

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The committee on Senate Transportation

To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4819) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 56-3-1960, relating in part to parking placards for handicapped persons, so as to allow applicants for, etc., respectfully

Report:

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

LAWRENCE K. "LARRY" GROOMS for Committee.

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-1960, RELATING in part TO PARKING PLACARDS for handicapped persons, SO AS TO ALLOW APPLICANTS FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING PLACARDS TO PROVIDE A PHOTOGRAPH FOR THE PLACARD SUBJECT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE'S APPROVAL.

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

SECTION 1.  Section 56-3-1960(D) of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

    (D) Blue and red placards shall contain the qualified user's photograph. The photograph must be taken from the qualified user's driver's license or identification card on file with the department or any other photograph approved by the department. However, a photograph is not required for a placard issued to an agency, organization, or facility.

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

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