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COMMITTEE REPORT
May 23, 2000
H. 4295
S. Printed 5/23/00--S.
Read the first time April 13, 2000.
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4295), to amend Section 50-21-133, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to establishing a no wake zone adjacent to Sullivan's Island, 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 the following: /
SECTION 1. Section 50-21-133 of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 124 of 1999, is amended to read:
"Section 50-21-133. (A) There is established a no wake zone to begin at Nautical Day Marker Number 125 at Cove Inlet running to a line perpendicular to the westernmost tip of Sullivan's Island where the Intracoastal Waterway joins the Charleston Harbor. These boundaries must be clearly marked by signs. The signs must be designed and installed as specified by the department.
(B) There is established a no wake zone to begin one hundred yards on either side of a dock or pier at Cherokee Plantation on the Combahee River in Colleton County. These boundaries must be clearly marked by signs. The signs must be designed and installed as specified by the department.
(C) A person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be punished by a fine of two hundred fifty dollars or imprisonment for a period not exceeding ten days, or both. For a second or subsequent offense, the punishment is a fine of five hundred dollars or imprisonment for a period not exceeding thirty days, or both as provided in Section 50-21-150."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
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HARVEY S. PEELER, JR., for Committee.
TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-133, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING A NO WAKE ZONE ADJACENT TO SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, SO AS TO CONFORM ITS PENALTIES TO THOSE PROVIDED IN SECTION 50-21-150.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 50-21-133 of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 124 of 1999, is amended to read:
"Section 50-21-133. (A) There is established a no wake zone to begin at Nautical Day Marker Number 125 at Cove Inlet running to a line perpendicular to the westernmost tip of Sullivan's Island where the Intracoastal Waterway joins the Charleston Harbor. These boundaries must be clearly marked by signs. The signs must be designed and installed as specified by the department.
(B) A person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be punished by a fine of two hundred fifty dollars or imprisonment for a period not exceeding ten days, or both. For a second or subsequent offense, the punishment is a fine of five hundred dollars or imprisonment for a period not exceeding thirty days, or both as provided in Section 50-21-150."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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