WHEREAS, I have previously declared a state of emergency to exist on account of Hurricane Bonnie; and

WHEREAS, there will be out-of-state private security personnel who are contracted with or assisting companies who are restoring essential services in South Carolina, and it is necessary to provide for efficient and timely registration of those personnel.

NOW THEREFORE, I hereby direct that all licensing and registration requirements regarding out-of-state private security personnel or companies who are contracted with or assisting companies restoring essential or vital services in South Carolina be suspended, and that the State Law Enforcement Division shall initiate an emergency registration process for those personnel or companies for the duration of the state of emergency in the manner deemed appropriate by the Chief of the State Law Enforcement Division.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS 26TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1998

DAVID M. BEASLEY
GOVERNOR

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