South Carolina § 5-31-250 - Powers.
Full text of South Carolina South Carolina Code of Laws § 5-31-250 — Powers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-31-250. Powers.
The board of commissioners of public works of any city or town may purchase, build or contract for building any waterworks or electric light plant authorized under Article 7 of this chapter and may operate them and shall have full control and management of them. It may supply and furnish water to citizens of the city or town and also electric, gas or other light and may require payment of such rates, tolls and charges as it may establish for the use of water and light.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 59-179; 1952 Code SECTION 59-179; 1942 Code SECTION 7283; 1932 Code SECTION 7283; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 4432; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3017; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 2010; 1896 (22) 85; 1901 (23) 725; 1915 (29) 53; 1924 (33) 1161; 1929 (36) 84; 1932 (37) 1409; 1933 (38) 277; 1955 (49) 311; 1957 (50) 218; 1960 (51) 1987.
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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 5-31-250 cover?
Section 5-31-250 ("Powers.") 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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