South Carolina § 23-20-30 - Mutual aid agreements.
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§ 23-20-30. Mutual aid agreements.
(A) Any county, incorporated municipality, or other political subdivision of this State may enter into mutual aid agreements as may be necessary for the proper and prudent exercise of public safety functions. All agreements must adhere to the requirements contained in Section 23-20-40.
(B) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to alter, amend, or affect any rights, duties, or responsibilities of law enforcement authorities established by South Carolina's constitutional or statutory laws or established by the ordinances of South Carolina's political subdivisions, except as expressly provided for in this chapter.
HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 382, SECTION 1; 2016 Act No. 222 (H.3653), SECTION 1, eff June 3, 2016.
Effect of Amendment
2016 Act No. 222, SECTION 1, rewrote (A).
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 23-20-30 ("Mutual aid agreements.") 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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