South Carolina General Assembly
117th Session, 2007-2008

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Bill 3798

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COMMITTEE REPORT

April 2, 2008

H. 3798

Introduced by Rep. G.R. Smith

S. Printed 4/2/08--S.

Read the first time April 25, 2007.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

To whom was referred a Bill (H. 3798) to amend Section 20-1-20, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to a person who may perform marriage ceremonies, so as to also include, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

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, page 1, by striking SECTION 1 and inserting therein:

/    SECTION    1.    Section 20-1-20 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 20-1-20.    Only ministers of the Gospel or, accepted Jewish rabbis and, officers authorized to administer oaths in this State, and the chief or spiritual leader of a Native American Indian entity recognized by the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs pursuant to Section 1-31-40 and who is authorized to administer oaths, are authorized to administer a marriage ceremony in this State."                /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

JAMES H. RITCHIE, JR. for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 20-1-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A PERSON WHO MAY PERFORM MARRIAGE CEREMONIES, SO AS TO ALSO INCLUDE THE CHIEF OF A NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ENTITY RECOGNIZED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Section 20-1-20 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 20-1-20.    Only ministers of the Gospel or, accepted Jewish rabbis and, officers authorized to administer oaths in this State, and the chief of a Native American Indian tribe, recognized by the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs pursuant to Section 1-31-40, are authorized to administer a marriage ceremony in this State."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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