H*4358(Rat #0501, Act #0425 of 1992)  General Bill, By Phillips
 A Bill to amend Section 40-56-10, as amended, Code of Laws of South Carolina,
 1976, relating to the State Board of Pyrotechnic Safety, so as to increase the
 membership of the Board.

   02/05/92  House  Introduced and read first time HJ-18
   02/05/92  House  Referred to Committee on Medical, Military,
                     Public and Municipal Affairs HJ-18
   03/04/92  House  Committee report: Favorable Medical, Military,
                     Public and Municipal Affairs HJ-5
   03/18/92  House  Read second time HJ-25
   03/19/92  House  Read third time and sent to Senate HJ-15
   03/24/92  Senate Introduced and read first time SJ-15
   03/24/92  Senate Referred to Committee on General SJ-15
   05/05/92  Senate Committee report: Favorable General SJ-11
   05/12/92  Senate Read second time SJ-18
   05/12/92  Senate Ordered to third reading with notice of
                     amendments SJ-18
   05/14/92  Senate Read third time and enrolled SJ-21
   05/27/92         Ratified R 501
   06/01/92         Signed By Governor
   06/01/92         Effective date 06/01/92
   06/01/92         Act No. 425
   07/08/92         Copies available

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-56-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF PYROTECHNIC SAFETY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

Membership of board increased

SECTION 1. Section 40-56-10 of the 1976 Code, as amended by Act 248 of 1991, is further amended to read:

"Section 40-56-10. There is created the State Board of Pyrotechnic Safety to be composed of six members appointed by the Governor. One of the appointees must be a fireman, one must be a pyrotechnics retailer, one must be a law enforcement representative, and three must be members of the public who shall not possess any pecuniary interest in any entity engaged in a business directly involving the sale of pyrotechnics. The board shall elect from its members a chairman, vice-chairman, and such other officers as it may consider necessary to serve for terms of one year and until their successors are elected and qualify. Terms of office for members are for two years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Vacancies must be filled in the manner of original appointment for the unexpired term. The board shall meet at least annually and not more than once per month. All meetings must be scheduled at the call of the chairman. All members shall receive mileage, per diem, and subsistence as provided by law for members of boards, committees, and commissions for days on which they are transacting official business, to be paid from the general fund of the State.

The General Services Division of the Budget and Control Board shall supervise the enforcement of the laws and regulations of the State Board of Pyrotechnic Safety and shall employ and supervise personnel necessary to carry out the duties of this board."

Time effective

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Approved the 1st day of June, 1992.