South Carolina Code — 6
Browse 731 sections in division 6 of the South Carolina code. Each section page includes the full statutory text, official source links, and citation guidance.
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- § 6-1-10. Power of political subdivisions to proceed under legislation dealing with bankruptcy or composition of indebtedness.
- § 6-1-20. Contractual agreements to provide joint public facilities and services authorized.
- § 6-1-30. Counties and municipalities authorized to implement Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
- § 6-1-35. Preservation and protection of cemeteries.
- § 6-1-40. Interstate extension of water and sewer systems.
- § 6-1-50. Financial report required.
- § 6-1-70. Prohibition on real estate transfer fees; exceptions.
- § 6-1-75. Allocation of aid to counties based on population of annexed areas.
- § 6-1-80. Budget adoption.
- § 6-1-85. Monitor, review of tax burden borne by certain classes of property; determination and estimation of tax incidence; publication of reports.
- § 6-1-90. Authorization of gifts to certain volunteer service personnel.
- § 6-1-110. Moratorium prohibited; notification requirement.
- § 6-1-120. Confidentiality of county or municipal taxpayer information.
- § 6-1-130. Political subdivisions; scope of authority to set minimum wage rates.
- § 6-1-140. Advisory referenda regarding activities of local or regional hospitals.
- § 6-1-150. Derelict mobile homes; removal and sale.
- § 6-1-160. Authority to adopt policy to permit invocation to open meeting of public body; definitions.
- § 6-1-170. Preemption of local ordinance relating to immigration; civil actions.
- § 6-1-180. Conditions under which special purpose districts may transfer works of art.
- § 6-1-190. Ambulance service designated an essential service.
- § 6-1-300. Definitions.
- § 6-1-310. Prohibition on imposition of new local taxes.
- § 6-1-315. Limitation on imposition or increase of business license and real estate professional and auctioneer fees.
- § 6-1-320. Millage rate increase limitation; exceptions.
- § 6-1-330. Local fee imposition limitations.
- § 6-1-400. Business license tax standardization; computation of business license tax.
- § 6-1-410. Service of notice of assessment of business license tax; appealing notice of final assessment.
- § 6-1-420. Assistance in collection of business license tax due; private right of action.
- § 6-1-500. Short title.
- § 6-1-510. Definitions.
- § 6-1-520. Imposition of local accommodations tax.
- § 6-1-530. Use of revenue from local accommodations tax.
- § 6-1-540. Cumulative rate of local accommodations tax.
- § 6-1-550. Local accommodations tax revenue upon annexation.
- § 6-1-560. Real estate agents required to report when rental property listing dropped.
- § 6-1-570. Remitting tax to local governing body; frequency determined by estimated average amounts.
- § 6-1-610. Short title.
- § 6-1-620. Definitions.
- § 6-1-630. Beach preservation fee; referendum.
- § 6-1-640. Use of revenue generated by beach preservation fee.
- § 6-1-650. Notice of dropped rental property.
- § 6-1-660. Fees remitted to local governing body.
- § 6-1-700. Short title.
- § 6-1-710. Definitions.
- § 6-1-720. Imposition of local hospitality tax.
- § 6-1-730. Use of revenue from local hospitality tax.
- § 6-1-740. Cumulative rate of local hospitality tax.
- § 6-1-750. Local hospitality tax revenue upon annexation.
- § 6-1-760. Ordinances prior to March 15, 1997; calculation; revenue.
- § 6-1-770. Remitting tax to local governing body; frequency determined by estimated average amounts.
- § 6-1-810. Short title; findings.
- § 6-1-815. Implementation of article by municipality or county.
- § 6-1-820. Sharing of data between implementing jurisdictions and Department of Revenue; notices in annual property tax notices; civil penalties.
- § 6-1-825. Identification of "rent by owner" websites; requests to post statement on websites regarding licensing, fees, and taxes.
- § 6-1-910. Short title.
- § 6-1-920. Definitions.
- § 6-1-930. Developmental impact fee.
- § 6-1-940. Amount of impact fee.
- § 6-1-950. Procedure for adoption of ordinance imposing impact fees.
- § 6-1-960. Recommended capital improvements plan; notice; contents of plan.
- § 6-1-970. Exemptions from impact fees.
- § 6-1-980. Calculation of impact fees.
- § 6-1-990. Maximum impact fee; proportionate share of costs of improvements to serve new development.
- § 6-1-1000. Fair compensation or reimbursement of developers for costs, dedication of land or oversize facilities.
- § 6-1-1010. Accounting; expenditures.
- § 6-1-1020. Refunds of impact fees.
- § 6-1-1030. Appeals.
- § 6-1-1040. Collection of development impact fees.
- § 6-1-1050. Permissible agreements for payments or construction or installation of improvements by fee payors and developers; credits and reimbursements.
- § 6-1-1060. Article shall not affect existing laws.
- § 6-1-1070. Shared funding among units of government; agreements.
- § 6-1-1080. Exemptions; water or wastewater utilities.
- § 6-1-1090. Annexations by municipalities.
- § 6-1-2000. Taxation or revenue authority by political subdivisions.
- § 6-1-2010. Compliance with public notice or public hearing requirements.
- § 6-3-10. Establishment of emergency locations for seats of government of political subdivisions.
- § 6-3-20. Conduct of public business at emergency locations.
- § 6-3-30. Chapter shall be controlling.
- § 6-4-5. Definitions.
- § 6-4-10. Allocation to general fund; special fund for tourism; management and use of special fund.
- § 6-4-12. Housing impact analysis.
- § 6-4-15. Use of revenues to finance bonds.
- § 6-4-20. Administration account established; State Treasurer's duties; distribution of account revenues; exceptions to tourism spending mandate.
- § 6-4-25. Advisory Committee; guidelines for expenditures; annual reports; reports to Accommodations Tax Oversight Committee.
- § 6-4-30. Repealed by 2003 Act No. 69, SECTION 3.MM, eff June 18, 2003.
- § 6-4-35. Tourism Expenditure Review Committee.
- § 6-5-10. Authorized investments by political subdivisions.
- § 6-5-15. Securing deposits of funds by local entities.
- § 6-5-20. Delegation of investment authority.
- § 6-5-30. Assistance of State Treasurer.
- § 6-5-40. Chapter shall be supplementary to other statutes.
- § 6-6-10. Establishment of South Carolina Pooled Investment Fund.
- § 6-6-20. Adoption of accounting principles and regulations; investments.
- § 6-6-30. Sale of participation units to political subdivisions.
- § 6-6-40. Annual report by treasurer.
- § 6-7-10. Declaration of purpose.
- § 6-7-15. Church-related activities; zoning ordinances in single family residences.
- § 6-7-20. Effect of chapter on certain planning organizations.
- § 6-7-110. Authorization and geographic groupings for regional councils of government; participation by municipalities.
- § 6-7-120. Terms of regional council agreement.
- § 6-7-130. Members of regional council; representatives on policy-making body.
- § 6-7-140. Powers and duties of regional councils.
- § 6-7-150. Cooperation with and acceptance of funds from other agencies.
- § 6-7-155. Disbursement of funds to regional councils of government.
- § 6-7-157. Spending plan prior to receipt of funds by regional council; annual audit.
- § 6-7-160. Employment of staff and expert assistance.
- § 6-7-170. Appropriation of funds for expenses of council; audit; annual report.
- § 6-7-180. Appropriation of funds, facilities and equipment for council by political subdivisions.
- § 6-7-185. Allocation of appropriation to regional councils.
- § 6-7-190. Councils declared to be public agencies; exemption from taxation; participation in State Retirement System; services of State Purchasing Department.
- § 6-7-200. Duties of local or regional councils organized under other laws.
- § 6-7-210. Certain laws shall not be invalidated by article.
- § 6-7-1210. "Official map" defined.
- § 6-7-1220. Authorization for and purpose of official maps.
- § 6-7-1230. Establishment of official map.
- § 6-7-1240. Creation of maps by planning commission showing recommended lines of streets or highways, public building sites, public utilities or public open space.
- § 6-7-1250. Adoption of and hearing on map of proposed boundary lines.
- § 6-7-1260. Procedure for making additions and modifications to map.
- § 6-7-1270. No permits for construction or change in land use allowed within mapped lines; procedure for appeal.
- § 6-7-1280. Procedure for obtaining exemption of property from restrictions of official map.
- § 6-8-10. Definitions.
- § 6-8-20. South Carolina Building Codes Council; powers and duties.
- § 6-8-30. Certificates of registration; provisional registration.
- § 6-8-40. Registration requirement for codes enforcement officer, contract inspector and special inspector; penalties.
- § 6-8-50. Violations of chapter; injunction.
- § 6-8-60. Application for registration; special and general registration.
- § 6-8-70. Duration of certificates; renewal; continuing education requirements; funding.
- § 6-9-5. Public policy for building codes.
- § 6-9-10. Enforcement of building codes by municipalities and counties; applicability to electric cooperatives, Public Service Authority and certain public utility corporations; conflicts with federal manufactured housing construction and installation regulations.
- § 6-9-14. Wheelchair ramps built with Medicare or Medicaid dollars; fees and permits.
- § 6-9-20. Agreements with other governmental entities for provision of services required by this chapter.
- § 6-9-30. Appointment of building official or contractual arrangement for such services; affidavit for exemption.
- § 6-9-40. Building code adoption procedure; notice, comments and public meetings; effective date; promulgation and readoption of modifications.
- § 6-9-50. Adoption by reference of nationally recognized codes and standards; outdoor burning exception.
- § 6-9-55. Council to promulgate certain regulations.
- § 6-9-60. Adoption by reference of certain nationally recognized codes and standards.
- § 6-9-63. South Carolina Building Codes Council; membership; function of council; per diem; meeting requirements.
- § 6-9-65. Regulation of construction or improvement of farm structure; authority to issue building permits.
- § 6-9-67. Classification of structures lacking commercial kitchens used in agritourism activity.
- § 6-9-70. Omitted by 2003 Act No. 83, SECTION 1, eff July 2, 2003.
- § 6-9-80. Mandamus and injunctive relief for violation of code or regulation; penalties.
- § 6-9-90. Imposition of fees upon vote; exceptions.
- § 6-9-100. Provisions of chapter cumulative; county and municipality authority not limited.
- § 6-9-105. Variations based on physical or climatological conditions; description of boundaries.
- § 6-9-110. Ordinances or regulations requiring purchase or acquisition of permit or license; inapplicability to certain state and school district projects; jurisdiction of deputy state fire marshals and certified State Engineer's Office personnel.
- § 6-9-120. Effect on water, landscape irrigation and sewer systems.
- § 6-9-130. Codes applicable to building inspections.
- § 6-9-135. Repealed by 2010 Act No. 232, SECTION 4, eff June 7, 2010.
- § 6-10-10. Short title.
- § 6-10-20. Definitions.
- § 6-10-30. Energy standard adoption; compliance.
- § 6-10-35. Wood-burning fireplace requirements.
- § 6-10-40. Appeal by local jurisdiction for variance based on special local conditions; factors considered.
- § 6-10-50. Enforcement by local building officials or jurisdictions; examination and approval of plans; permit requirement; inspection during construction; certificate of occupancy.
- § 6-10-60. Fee schedule.
- § 6-10-70. Local appeals boards and process for routine granting of variances for recreational and certain other dwellings; relief from duty to appoint local appeals board; boards serving two or more jurisdictions.
- § 6-10-80. Injunctions.
- § 6-10-90. Penalties.
- § 6-11-10. Authority to establish special purpose or public service districts.
- § 6-11-20. Petition for formation of district.
- § 6-11-30. Call of election for establishment of district.
- § 6-11-40. Qualifications of voters.
- § 6-11-50. Place, managers and notice of election; declaration of result.
- § 6-11-60. Electors shall vote on establishment of district and on election of commissioners.
- § 6-11-70. Date for election of board members; implementation of section; statement of candidacy or petition for nomination; number of signatures; certain counties exempt.
- § 6-11-80. Organization of and vacancies on commission.
- § 6-11-90. Record of meetings; compensation.
- § 6-11-91. Compensation and benefits for district governing bodies.
- § 6-11-92. Continuation of existing benefit plans.
- § 6-11-93. Compensation from two or more districts prohibited.
- § 6-11-100. General powers and duties of commissioners.
- § 6-11-101. Hospital districts; powers.
- § 6-11-105. Emergency ban on burning within a special purpose or public service district.
- § 6-11-110. Commissioners in certain counties may furnish services outside district.
- § 6-11-120. Filing of plat of district.
- § 6-11-130. Power of condemnation.
- § 6-11-140. Establishment of rates.
- § 6-11-150. Hearing prior to establishment of rates.
- § 6-11-160. Schedule of rates shall be kept on file.
- § 6-11-170. Lien for rates; suits therefor.
- § 6-11-175. Construction of elevated water storage facility; notice and hearing.
- § 6-11-180. Issue of bonds for construction or acquisition.
- § 6-11-190. Terms and amount of bonds.
- § 6-11-200. Election on bond issue on petition of resident electors.
- § 6-11-210. Issuance and sale of bonds; use of proceeds.
- § 6-11-220. Signature of bonds.
- § 6-11-230. Bonds shall be tax free.
- § 6-11-240. Maturity date of bonds issued by water or sewer districts.
- § 6-11-250. Government loans.
- § 6-11-260. Adoption of budget of district.
- § 6-11-270. Levy, collection and disbursement of taxes.
- § 6-11-271. Millage levy for special purpose district.
- § 6-11-273. Tax levy referendums.
- § 6-11-275. Increase in millage limitation; collection.
- § 6-11-276. Authority to borrow in anticipation of taxes.
- § 6-11-280. Interference with sewers, waterworks and drainage facilities of political subdivision; penalties.
- § 6-11-285. Civil penalties for violations of permit conditions or regulations of public entities which operate wastewater plants or treatment facilities, water treatment facilities, or water distribution systems; hearings and appeals.
- § 6-11-290. Construction of article; no effect on Department of Health and Environmental Control.
- § 6-11-295. Violations; penalties.
- § 6-11-300. Reports by state board, commission or authority furnishing natural gas to residents.
- § 6-11-320. Special purpose districts empowered to provide water services authorized to provide sewage collection and disposal services; requirements.
- § 6-11-325. Financing construction of sewage collection lines.
- § 6-11-330. Special purpose districts providing fire protection services authorized to provide emergency medical services.
- § 6-11-335. Additional members.
- § 6-11-340. Protection of special purpose district facilities; public safety departments; appointment and training of public safety officers.
- § 6-11-345. Powers of special purpose districts.
- § 6-11-350. Application of article; referendum petition by qualified electors; contents, verification, and time of submission requirements.
- § 6-11-351. Referendum request by governing body of special purpose district.
- § 6-11-352. Content and format of referendum question on ballot.
- § 6-11-353. Notice of referendum.
- § 6-11-354. Election of commissioners of district's governing body; procedures.
- § 6-11-410. Definitions.
- § 6-11-420. Special purpose districts may be enlarged, diminished or consolidated; general obligation bonds authorized.
- § 6-11-430. Exercise of powers by county board; public hearing.
- § 6-11-435. "Political subdivision" defined; provision of governmental services in event of alteration of boundaries of special purpose district.
- § 6-11-440. Notice of hearing.
- § 6-11-450. Hearing.
- § 6-11-455. Levying of ad valorem taxes in overlap areas.
- § 6-11-460. Decision of county board.
- § 6-11-470. Publication of action of county board.
- § 6-11-480. Challenge of county board's decision in court.
- § 6-11-490. County board may authorize issuance of general obligation bonds.
- § 6-11-500. Manner in which bonds shall be issued.
- § 6-11-510. Maturity of bonds.
- § 6-11-520. Redemption of bonds before maturity.
- § 6-11-530. Form of bonds.
- § 6-11-540. Denominations and places of payment of bonds.
- § 6-11-550. Interest on bonds.
- § 6-11-560. Execution of bonds.
- § 6-11-570. Sale of bonds.
- § 6-11-580. Tax and pledge of taxing power for payment of bonds.
- § 6-11-590. Bonds exempt from taxes.
- § 6-11-600. Disposition of proceeds of bonds.
- § 6-11-610. Changes in district commissions pursuant to modification of districts.
- § 6-11-620. Powers of new commissions; modified districts shall assume properties and liabilities of antecedent districts.
- § 6-11-630. Powers to issue revenue bonds shall not be affected by article.
- § 6-11-640. Powers granted by article shall be cumulative.
- § 6-11-650. Exceptions to application of article.
- § 6-11-810. Definitions.
- § 6-11-820. County boards may authorize issuance of bonds by special purpose district commissions.
- § 6-11-830. Hearing on issuance of bonds.
- § 6-11-840. Notice of hearing.
- § 6-11-850. Proponents and opponents of bond issue shall be heard.
- § 6-11-860. Decision of board; inapplicability of certain provisions in event of election.
- § 6-11-870. Publication of action by board.
- § 6-11-880. Challenge of county board's decision in court.
- § 6-11-890. Special elections may be held.
- § 6-11-900. Manner in which bonds shall be issued.
- § 6-11-910. Maturity of bonds.
- § 6-11-920. Redemption of bonds before maturity.
- § 6-11-930. Form of bonds.
- § 6-11-940. Fully registered form of bonds; conversion privileges.
- § 6-11-950. Denominations and places of payment of bonds.
- § 6-11-960. Interest on bonds.
- § 6-11-970. Execution of bonds.
- § 6-11-980. Sale of bonds.
- § 6-11-990. Tax and pledge of taxing power and revenues for payment of bonds.
- § 6-11-1000. Bonds exempt from taxes.
- § 6-11-1010. Disposition of proceeds of bonds.
- § 6-11-1020. Power to issue revenue bonds shall not be affected by article.
- § 6-11-1030. Powers granted by article shall be cumulative.
- § 6-11-1040. Certain bond issues validated.
- § 6-11-1050. Issuance of additional revenue bonds.
- § 6-11-1210. Declaration of purpose.
- § 6-11-1220. Definitions.
- § 6-11-1230. Powers of commissions.
- § 6-11-1240. Circumstances in which sewer service charges shall constitute lien on real estate; other methods of collection shall not be precluded.
- § 6-11-1250. Regulations may be enforced by courts.
- § 6-11-1260. Manner in which powers conferred shall be exercised; special acts superseded.
- § 6-11-1410. Definitions.
- § 6-11-1420. Operations at scene of fire.
- § 6-11-1430. Evacuation from buildings adjacent to burning structure.
- § 6-11-1440. Notice of evacuation of local area.
- § 6-11-1450. Interference with operations of fire authority.
- § 6-11-1460. Emergency volunteer job protection.
- § 6-11-1610. Special purpose district, defined.
- § 6-11-1620. Notification requirement, form.
- § 6-11-1630. Notification by new districts; issuance of directory; effect of non-compliance.
- § 6-11-1640. Investigation upon failure to disclose required information; extensions; mandamus.
- § 6-11-1650. Annual financial audit.
- § 6-11-1810. Authorization of mutual aid assistance.
- § 6-11-1820. Utilization of incident commander, and Incident Command System, at emergency incidents.
- § 6-11-1830. Proper training and equipment required.
- § 6-11-1840. Article not to conflict with mutual aid agreements or contracts.
- § 6-11-2010. Definitions.
- § 6-11-2020. Dissolution referendum.
- § 6-11-2027. Expired.
- § 6-11-2028. Expired.
- § 6-11-2030. Notice to successor provider; resolution or ordinance relating to assets or liabilities.
- § 6-11-2040. Contents of petition.
- § 6-11-2050. Duties of county commissioners of election; certificate of number of qualified electors and number signing petition.
- § 6-11-2060. Petition to be forwarded to successor providers.
- § 6-11-2070. Authorization of referendum; when held.
- § 6-11-2080. Publication of notice of referendum; contents.
- § 6-11-2090. Where and when referendum held.
- § 6-11-2100. Contents and format of referendum question on ballot.
- § 6-11-2110. Filing of certificate of results.
- § 6-11-2120. Notice of approval to subsequent provider.
- § 6-11-2130. Adoption of confirming resolution or ordinance by successor provider.
- § 6-11-2140. Winding up of district affairs.