South Carolina § 5-7-10 - Scope of chapter.
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§ 5-7-10. Scope of chapter.
The provisions of this chapter provide for the structure, organization, powers, duties, functions and responsibilities of municipalities under all forms of municipal government provided for in Chapters 9, 11 and 13 unless otherwise specifically provided for in those chapters. The powers of a municipality shall be liberally construed in favor of the municipality and the specific mention of particular powers shall not be construed as limiting in any manner the general powers of such municipalities.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 47-30; 1975 (59) 692.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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