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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION MAY AUTHORIZE A SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT A CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION THAT THE DIVISION OTHERWISE IS REQUIRED TO CONDUCT.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Article 1, Chapter 3, Title 23 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 23-3-70. Notwithstanding another provision of law, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division may authorize a sheriff's department to conduct a criminal history background investigation that the division otherwise is required to conduct."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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