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H. 4704
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General Bill
Sponsors: Reps. Sandifer, Owens, Rice, Skelton, Snow and Whitmire
Document Path: l:\council\bills\nbd\12101ac04.doc
Companion/Similar bill(s): 899
Introduced in the House on February 4, 2004
Currently residing in the House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Summary: Septic tank access pipes
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number
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2/4/2004 House Introduced and read first time HJ-35
2/4/2004 House Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources
and Environmental Affairs HJ-35
4/22/2004 House Committee report: Favorable with amendment Agriculture,
Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs HJ-4
4/26/2004 Scrivener's error corrected
4/27/2004 House Recommitted to Committee on Agriculture, Natural
Resources and Environmental Affairs HJ-35
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
COMMITTEE REPORT
April 22, 2004
H. 4704
Introduced by Reps. Sandifer, Owens, Rice, Skelton, Snow and Whitmire
S. Printed 4/22/04--H. [SEC 4/26/04 11:30 AM]
Read the first time February 4, 2004.
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4704) to amend Chapter 55, Title 44, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Article 10 so as to require new septic tank installation to include an access pipe, 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 Section 44-55-910 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 1, and inserting:
/ Section 44-55-910. (A) An access pipe between a septic tank lid and ground level of sufficient size and design to allow tank access for monitoring the septic system operation and performing periodic pumping must be included in a septic system installed after June 30, 2004.
(B) The Department of Health and Environmental Control shall promulgate regulations to carry out the provisions of this article including, but not limited to, design and installation standards and penalties for violations. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
WILLIAM D. WITHERSPOON for Committee.
TO AMEND CHAPTER 55, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 SO AS TO REQUIRE NEW SEPTIC TANK INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE AN ACCESS PIPE FOR MONITORING AND PUMPING THE SEPTIC SYSTEM, TO REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF SUCH A PIPE WHEN WORK IS BEING PERFORMED ON THE TANK, AND TO PROVIDE A CIVIL FINE FOR VIOLATIONS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 55, Title 44 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
Section 44-55-910. (A) An access pipe between a septic tank lid and ground level of sufficient size and design to allow tank access for monitoring the septic system operation and performing periodic pumping must be:
(1) included in a septic system installed after June 30, 2004;
(2) installed on an existing septic system after June 30, 2004, when work is performed on the system that requires unearthing the tank.
(B) A person who fails to comply with the requirements of this section is subject to a civil fine imposed by the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
(C) The Department of Health and Environmental Control shall promulgate regulations to carry out the provisions of this article including, but not limited to, design and installation standards and penalties for violations."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect July 1, 2004.
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