South Carolina § 1-21-20 - Duty of Board.
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§ 1-21-20. Duty of Board.
The Board shall:
(1) Examine the subjects of insolvency, the descent and distribution of property, the execution and probate of wills and other subjects upon which uniformity of legislation in the various states and territories of the union is desirable but which are outside the jurisdiction of the Congress of the United States;
(2) Confer upon these matters with the commissioners appointed by other states and territories for the same purpose;
(3) Consider and draft uniform laws to be submitted for approval and adoption of the several states; and
(4) Generally devise and recommend such other or further course of action as shall accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 9-402; 1952 Code SECTION 9-402; 1942 Code SECTION 3441; 1932 Code SECTION 3441; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 1050; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 927; 1909 (26) 127.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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