Rep. King proposes the following Amendment No. 38 to H. 3094 (COUNCIL\DG\3094C004.NBD.DG21):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:

/ SECTION___. A.Article 13, Chapter 3, Title 16 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 16-3-1370.There is established the Victims of Gun Violence Assistance Fund within the Office of the Attorney General, South Carolina Crime Victim Services Division. The division shall utilize the fund to assist victims of gun violence by providing counseling, funeral expenses, medical expenses, and other services recommended by the Board for victims of gun violence."

B.Chapter 36, Title 12 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 12-36-2625.Notwithstanding Section 12-36-2620, from the taxes collected on the sale of firearms and ammunition pursuant to Section 12-36-910, one percent of the four percent tax otherwise credited as provided in Section 59-21-1010(A) must be credited to the Victims of Gun Violence Assistance Fund established pursuant to Section 16-3-1370."

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