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COMMITTEE REPORT
March 22, 2000
S. 1043
S. Printed 3/22/00--S.
Read the first time January 18, 2000.
To whom was referred a Bill (S. 1043), to amend Section 61-6-120, as amended, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to proximity requirements for establishments and places of business with liquor, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting therein the following:
/ SECTION 1. Section 61-4-520(7) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"(7) The department may consider, among other factors, as indications of unsuitable location, the proximity to residences, schools, playgrounds, and churches. In planned development districts, pursuant to Section 6-29-730(C)(4), the governing body of a church, by an affirmative vote of a majority of the governing body's membership, may waive the distance factor in this item for the location of the business applying for or renewing a license provided for in this article. This item does not apply to locations licensed before April 21, 1986."
SECTION 2. Section 61-6-120(A) of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 458 of 1996, is further amended by adding the following paragraph at the end:
"In planned development districts, pursuant to Section 6-29-730(C)(4), the governing body of a church, by an affirmative vote of a majority of the governing body's membership, may waive the distance requirement of this subsection for the location of the business applying for or renewing a license provided for in this article."
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber remaining sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
GLENN F. McCONNELL, for Committee.
TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROXIMITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHMENTS AND PLACES OF BUSINESS WITH LIQUOR LICENSES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A CHURCH TO WAIVE THE DISTANCE REQUIREMENT.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 61-6-120(A) of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 458 of 1996, is further amended by adding the following paragraph at the end:
"The governing body of a church, by an affirmative vote, may waive the distance requirement of this subsection for the location of the business applying for or renewing a license provided for in this article."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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