Introduced

February 1, 2024

H. 5008

Introduced by Rep. W. Newton

S. Printed 02/01/24--H.

Read the first time February 01, 2024

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A bill

TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUME 17A OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, TO THE EXTENT OF ITS CONTENTS, AS THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAW OF THE STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2024.

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

SECTION 1.  (A) Section 2-13-90 of the S.C. Code authorizes the Legislative Council and the Code Commissioner to contract to be prepared and published under their supervision and direction revised volumes of the Code of Laws.

    (B) The Legislative Council and the Code Commissioner have determined that Volume 17A is appropriate for revision.

    (C) Section 2-13-90 of the S.C. Code also provides that the revised volumes must be submitted to the General Assembly for its consideration.

SECTION 2.  (A) Revised Volume 17A containing Titles 51-55, South Carolina Code of Laws, is substituted for original Volume 17A which contained Titles 51-55.

    (B) Revised Volume 17A is adopted as part of the Code of Laws and, to the extent of its contents, is the only general permanent statutory law of the State as of January 1, 2024.

SECTION 3.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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