WHEREAS, on July 10, 1996, the undersigned declared that a state of emergency existed in South Carolina in Executive Order 96-15 because of the imminent danger posed by Hurricane Bertha; and

WHEREAS, conditions now exist which justify the rescission of Executive Order 96-15.

NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Governor, pursuant to the Constitution and Statutes of the State of South Carolina, I hereby rescind Executive Order 96-15 in its entirety, thereby cancelling the state of emergency and all other provisions of Executive Order 96-15.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS THIRTEENTH DAY OF JULY, 1996

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DAVID M. BEASLEY
GOVERNOR

Attest:

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James M. Miles
Secretary of State

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