South Carolina § 53-3-80 - Martin Luther King Day.
Full text of South Carolina South Carolina Code of Laws § 53-3-80 — Martin Luther King Day., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-3-80. Martin Luther King Day.
The third Monday of January of each year, is declared to be Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in South Carolina.
HISTORY: 1975 (59) 34; 2000 Act No. 246, SECTION 2, eff May 1, 2000.
Editor's Note
The preamble to 1975 Act No. 31 (1975 (59) 34) provides:
"Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., dedicated his work to his race, the nation, and the world; and
"Whereas, in rememberance of his devoted life and teachings of the moral injustices committed to the oppressed; and
"Whereas, his voice was recognized in this nation as a voice of the Blacks, the poor, and the underprivileged, always carrying their flag; and
"Whereas, he gave his life to his belief and principles that all men should be treated with justice and equality; and
"Whereas, his tragic death made all Americans more aware of the challenge to make our lives and the lives of others better; and
"Whereas, the General Assembly desires to perpetuate his memory. Now, therefore,
"Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:"
Effect of Amendment
The 2000 amendment substituted "The third Monday of January of each year" for "January fifteenth of each year, Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday".
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 53-3-80 ("Martin Luther King Day.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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