South Carolina Senate Journal January 14, 1999 - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
113th Session, 1999-2000
Journal of the Senate

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Thursday, January 14, 1999
(Statewide Session)

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The Senate assembled at 11:00 A.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.

A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:

Beloved, we have returned from the exciting times of a new administration being inaugurated. We now get down to business.

Hear the words of St. Peter (I Peter 2:16):

"Live as free men...

But live as servants of God."
Let us pray.

Dear Lord God, You have heard, we have heard outlined proposals, aspirations, dreams for our children, in solemn words and fabulously beautiful music.

We do pray that the words and music of our ceremonies may find a warm and willing place in the hearts and minds of every citizen of our beloved State.

Help us to move forward in peace, happiness, and prosperity as Your family... together!

As we commemorate in the next few days the life and laborers of Your servant, Martin Luther King, Jr., unite us as THE BELOVED COMMUNITY... because we have learned the secret told us by St. Peter long ago when he said:

"Live as free men...

But live as servants of God."

Amen.

The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.

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MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

January 13, 1999
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the advice and consent of the Senate, and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
James H. Hodges

Statewide Appointment

Initial Appointment, Commission of the Department of Transportation, with term to commence immediately upon confirmation and to continue for a four-year term at the pleasure of the Governor as provided in S.C. Code Ann. Section 57-1-330:

At-Large:

Mr. Lonnie Morgan Martin, 1475 Four Mile Road, Conway, S.C. 29526 VICE H.B. Limehouse

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

Doctor of the Day

Senator LEATHERMAN introduced Dr. William H. "Bill" Hester of Florence, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

Leave of Absence

On motion of Senator MARTIN, at 11:30 A.M., Senator RYBERG was granted a leave of absence for the balance of the week.

Leave of Absence

On motion of Senator WASHINGTON, at 11:30 A.M., Senator JACKSON was granted a leave of absence for the balance of the week.

RECALLED AND RECOMMITTED

S. 186 (Word version) -- Senators Holland, Elliott and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 26 SO AS TO ENACT THE "DRUG TREATMENT COURT ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF A STATE DRUG TREATMENT COURT DIRECTOR

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AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM FUND, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL DRUG TREAMENT COURT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES.

Senator HOLLAND asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Judiciary.

There was no objection.

Senator HOLLAND asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Judiciary, retaining its place on the Calendar.

There was no objection.

RECALLED AND COMMITTED

S. 284 (Word version) -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-48-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AGENCY WITH JURISDICTION SHALL GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE PERSON'S ANTICIPATED RELEASE DATE; TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT FOR A PERSON UNDER THE JURISIDICTION OF THE DEPARMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE WHO IS INDEFINITELY TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH FOR THE TREATMENT OF A SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE, NOTICE SHALL BE PROVIDED AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS BEFORE THE JUVENILE'S ANTICIPATED RELEASE DATE; TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT ARE NOT JURISDICTIONAL AND FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS DOES NOT PROHIBIT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FROM PROCEEDING AGAINST A PERSON WHO MAY BE SUBJECT TO THE ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-48-50 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN RECORDS MUST BE GIVEN TO THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM WHEN THE AGENCY WITH JURISDICTION GIVES NOTICE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-48-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA OR A PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE STATE DOES NOT HAVE TO PAY FILING FEES FOR PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT

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UNDER THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-48-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE MAY USE HEARSAY EVIDENCE IN THE PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING; TO AMEND SECTION 44-48-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE VOLUNTARY EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION BETWEEN PARTIES IS ENCOURAGED BUT FORMAL DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY MAY BE CONDUCTED; TO ADD SECTION 44-48-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR WHO IS SUBSEQUENTLY CONVICTED OF A CRIMINAL OFFENSE AND SENTENCED TO INCARCERATION SHALL, UPON SERVING SUCH SENTENCE, BE RETURNED TO THE APPROPRIATE FACILITY FOR THE TREATMENT OF SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATORS.

Senator MOORE asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Medical Affairs.

There was no objection.

Senator MOORE asked unanimous consent to commit the Bill to the Committee on Judiciary.

There was no objection.

RECOMMITTED

S. 3 (Word version) -- Senators Rankin, Elliott, Moore, Drummond, Holland, Saleeby, J. Verne Smith, Land, Setzler, Leventis, Bryan, Matthews, Patterson, McGill, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Washington, Reese, Ford, Glover, Jackson, Lander, Short, Hutto, Anderson, Elliott, Ryberg, Fair, Hayes, Leatherman, Giese and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 19, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMES AND OFFENSES, BY ADDING SECTION 16-19-180 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE OPERATION OF CASINO GAMBLING ON BOATS, SHIPS, OR OTHER WATERCRAFT WHICH EMBARK, SAIL, AND DISEMBARK WITHIN SOUTH CAROLINA'S BORDERS.

Senator HOLLAND asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Judiciary, retaining its place on the Calendar.

There was no objection.

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MOTION ADOPTED

On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, with unanimous consent, after the "Receipt of Communications and Introduction of Bills and Resolutions," the Senate proceeded to the Selection of Committees.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

The following were introduced:

S. 309 (Word version) -- Senators Elliott, McGill, Land, Leatherman, Glover, Rankin, Leventis and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, TITLE 46 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FLUE-CURED TOBACCO, BY ADDING SECTION 46-31-160 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL FAMILY FARM RELIEF FUND FROM A PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS DERIVED FROM THE TOBACCO LITIGATION SETTLEMENT TO BE UTILIZED TO EASE THE TRANSITION FOR SMALL FARMERS FROM TOBACCO FARMING TO SOME OTHER FORM OF AGRICULTURAL STAPLE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 310 (Word version) -- Senators Saleeby, McConnell and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESIDENT INSURANCE AGENTS, COUNTERSIGNATURE REQUIREMENT, AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BUSINESS DONE IN THIS STATE BY INSURERS MUST BE TRANSACTED BY THEIR REGULARLY AUTHORIZED AGENTS LICENSED IN THIS STATE AND TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE AGENTS ACTUALLY RESIDE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, DELETE THE REQUIREMENTS PROVIDING THAT ALL INSURANCE POLICIES, EXCEPT HEALTH AND ACCIDENT AND LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES AND CERTIFICATES ISSUED UNDER GROUP INSURANCE POLICIES, MUST BE PERSONALLY OR MECHANICALLY COUNTERSIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE AGENT, AND DELETE THE PROVISION THAT AN INSURER MAY AMEND OR REPLACE ITS OUTSTANDING POLICIES WITH A NEWLY REVISED POLICY FORM OR NECESSARY ENDORSEMENTS WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH THE COUNTERSIGNATURE REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS

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FOR A NONRESIDENT TO BE LICENSED AS AN INSURANCE BROKER, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF PERSONAL COUNTERSIGNATURE BY A LICENSED RESIDENT AGENT OF THE SURETY, WITH RESPECT TO THE REQUIRED FILING OF A BOND EXECUTED BY A CORPORATE SURETY LICENSED TO TRANSACT SURETY INSURANCE IN SOUTH CAROLINA; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 38-87-60 RELATING TO REGULATION AND TAXATION OF RISK RETENTION GROUPS AND PURCHASING GROUPS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA INSURANCE LAWS AND THE PROVISION THAT A POLICY OF INSURANCE ISSUED TO A RISK RETENTION GROUP OR ANY MEMBER OF THAT GROUP IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE COUNTERSIGNED AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN SECTION 38-43-60.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 311 (Word version) -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-52-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL TO WORK ADVISORY COUNCIL SHALL REPORT TO THE HOUSE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE BY JANUARY 1, 2000, AS TO THE PROGRESS MADE IN ESTABLISHING THE SCHOOL-TO-WORK SYSTEM, DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED, AND ANY ACTIONS REQUIRED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ENSURE SUCCESS OF THE SYSTEM; TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE FUNDS SHALL BE EXPENDED TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUATION OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL, AND THE ADVISORY COUNCIL SHALL TERMINATE ON DECEMBER 1, 2002; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-52-90, RELATING TO THE SCHOOL TO WORK ADVISORY COUNCIL AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2002.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 312 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman, Ravenel, Martin, Grooms, Giese, Ryberg, Hayes and Waldrep: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR A STATEWIDE REFERENDUM ON TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1999, TO DETERMINE IF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE STATE FAVOR A STATE-RUN LOTTERY WITH THE PROCEEDS USED

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TO IMPROVE EDUCATION AND WHETHER THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE STATE FAVOR MAKING VIDEO POKER GAMBLING ILLEGAL AND TO MAKE VIDEO POKER GAMBLING ILLEGAL IF A MAJORITY "YES" VOTE IS CERTIFIED ON THAT QUESTION AND TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSE OF MAKING VIDEO POKER GAMBLING ILLEGAL UNDER THAT CIRCUMSTANCE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 12-21-2710, AS AMENDED, 12-21-2712, 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, AND 12-21-2726, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COIN-OPERATED MACHINES OR DEVICES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE PROHIBITION ON SLOT MACHINES AND OTHER MACHINES OR DEVICES PERTAINING TO GAMES OF CHANCE TO VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE OR ANY OTHER COIN-OPERATED MACHINE OR DEVICE USED FOR GAMBLING, TO EXTEND THE SEIZURE AND DESTRUCTION PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO GAMES OF CHANCE TO THESE EXPANDED PROHIBITIONS, TO CONFORM EXISTING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES TO THESE EXPANDED PROHIBITIONS AND TO DELETE REFERENCES TO PROVISIONS OF LAW REPEALED BY THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAX CRIMES AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE OFFENSE OF OPERATING AN UNMETERED VIDEO GAME WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-19-40 AND 16-19-50, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF GAMBLING, SO AS TO EXTEND THESE OFFENSES SPECIFICALLY TO PLAYING OR MAINTAINING ANY LICENSED COIN-OPERATED MACHINE OR DEVICE USED FOR GAMBLING PURPOSES; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12-21-2703, 16-19-60, AND ARTICLE 20, CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 12, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO THE RETAIL LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR A LOCATION WITH VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE, THE EXEMPTION OF VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE FROM THE GAMBLING OFFENSES, AND THE VIDEO GAMES MACHINES ACT; AND TO PROVIDE SPECIAL NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REFERENDUM AND FOR ITS RESCHEDULING IF TIMELY PRECLEARANCE IS NOT OBTAINED.

Senator LEATHERMAN spoke on the Bill.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 313 (Word version) -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-15-355 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS MAY DISPLAY VEHICLES AWAY FROM THEIR PLACES OF BUSINESS FOR ADVERTISEMENT PURPOSES ONLY.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 314 (Word version) -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 12 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ADDING SECTION 12-6-3520, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO TAXPAYERS EQUAL TO FIVE PERCENT OF THE STATE'S APPORTIONED SHARE OF THE TAXPAYER'S EXPENDITURES FOR INCREASING RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 315 (Word version) -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 11, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE, TAXATION, AND DEBT, SO AS TO ALLOW THE STATE TREASURER TO INVEST ENDOWMENT FUNDS DONATED SPECIFICALLY TO STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN EQUITY SECURITIES OF UNITED STATES CORPORATIONS REGISTERED ON A NATIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGE OR QUOTED THROUGH A NATIONAL QUOTATIONS SYSTEM, SUBJECT TO LEGISLATION ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHICH REQUIRES THESE ENDOWMENT FUNDS HELD AND INVESTED BY THE STATE TREASURER TO BE INVESTED PURSUANT TO A PLAN RECOMMENDED BY THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL WHICH MUST BE SUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED BY THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THE RESPECTIVE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; AND TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 14 OF THIS ARTICLE TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE INCURRENCE OF INDEBTEDNESS BY COUNTIES FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEBT SERVICE OF SUCH INDEBTEDNESS TO BE PROVIDED FROM THE ADDED INCREMENT OF TAX REVENUES TO RESULT FROM THE PROJECT.

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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 316 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOW A STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION OF RETIREMENT INCOME, NOT TO EXCEED THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR OF SUCH INCOME FOR TAXABLE YEARS 1993 THROUGH 1997, FOR TAXPAYERS WHO ELECTED TO DEFER A RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION UNTIL AGE SIXTY-FIVE OR WHO FAILED TO MAKE SUCH AN ELECTION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 317 (Word version) -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF ACCRUED PROPERTY TAXES ON REAL PROPERTY TRANSFERRED TO A CHURCH IF THAT PROPERTY IS EXEMPT WHEN OWNED BY THE CHURCH, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROPERTY'S EXEMPTION IMMEDIATELY UPON TRANSFER TO THE CHURCH, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CESSATION OF TRANSFEROR LIABILITY FOR THE TAX WHEN THE TRANSFER OCCURS, TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF DETERMINING MILLAGE AND THE DUE DATE FOR THE ACCRUED TAXES, AND TO PROVIDE A LIEN FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE ACCRUED TAX.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 318 (Word version) -- Senator Cork: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2680, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VEHICLE ASSESSMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IF A TAXPAYER APPEALS THE RATE OF ASSESSMENT ON A VEHICLE BECAUSE OF HIGH MILEAGE AND THE RATE OF ASSESSMENT IS REDUCED, NO ADDITIONAL FILING IS NECESSARY FOR AS LONG AS THE TAXPAYER OWNS THE VEHICLE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 319 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 16, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF WILDLIFE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ELK FARMING, TO PROVIDE FOR IMPORTATION AND REGULATION OF FARMED

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ELK, TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSURE OF ELK FARMING OPERATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF FARMED ELK PRODUCTS AND BY-PRODUCTS IN THE STATE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ARTICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-1920, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALE OF VENISON IN EATING ESTABLISHMENTS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE SALE OF EXOTIC FARM-RAISED DEER AND ELK BY OFFICIAL FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND WHOLESALE FOOD DISTRIBUTORS WHO COMPLY WITH INSPECTION, RECORDKEEPING, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 50-16-10 THROUGH 50-16-70 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 16, TITLE 50 TO BE ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS".

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 320 (Word version) -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-380, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IT BEING UNLAWFUL TO TAKE CERTAIN LARGE-MOUTH BASS IN LAKE ROBINSON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS ALSO UNLAWFUL TO TAKE CERTAIN LARGE-MOUTH BASS IN SPECIFIED PORTIONS OF LAKE WYLIE AND THE SAVANNAH RIVER SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 321 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 16, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF WILDLIFE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE DEER FARMING; TO PROVIDE FOR IMPORTATION AND REGULATION OF FARMED DEER; TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSURE OF DEER FARMING OPERATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-1910, RELATING TO SALE OF DEER PARTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF FARMED DEER PRODUCTS AND BY-PRODUCTS IN THE STATE; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 50-16-10 THROUGH 50-16-70 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 16, TITLE 50 TO BE ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS".

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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 322 (Word version) -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-5-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS' DUTIES BY A CLERK OF COURT IN CERTAIN COUNTIES, SO AS TO ADD CHESTERFIELD COUNTY TO THE LIST OF THOSE COUNTIES WHICH HAVE BOTH A REGISTER OF DEEDS AND A CLERK OF COURT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-5-12, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A REGISTER OF DEEDS, SO AS TO ADD CHESTERFIELD COUNTY TO THE LIST OF COUNTIES IN WHICH THE GOVERNING BODY APPOINTS THE REGISTER OF DEEDS.