South Carolina § 59-31-290 - Rules and regulations for depositories; distribution and damage to books.
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§ 59-31-290. Rules and regulations for depositories; distribution and damage to books.
The State Board of Education shall adopt, establish and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this article, which, when not in conflict with the terms and purposes of this article, shall have full legal force and effect. Such rules and regulations shall provide a system of depositories for the books in the various counties of the State, which depositories may be designated as the State Board of Education may deem best, and shall establish a method of distributing the books to the pupils and provide for the reasonable use, care and safety of the books, with reasonable penalties for the abuse or destruction of any books, to fall upon those using the books or those in charge of their distribution and use. Such rules and regulations shall provide for payment by the pupils, their parents or legal guardians for the loss of or damage, if any, to any books, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 21-479; 1952 Code SECTION 21-479; 1942 Code SECTION 5289; 1936 (39) 1549.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 59-31-290 ("Rules and regulations for depositories; distribution and damage to books.") 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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