South Carolina General Assembly
120th Session, 2013-2014

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Bill 707

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INTRODUCED

May 15, 2013

S. 707

Introduced by Senator Lourie

L. Printed 5/15/13--S.

Read the first time May 15, 2013.

            

A BILL

TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA TO APPOINT AND COMMISSION FIREFIGHTERS TO SERVE AS CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO HAVE THE FULL POWERS AS CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND TO REQUIRE FIREFIGHTERS TO MEET CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS TO BE COMMISSIONED AS A CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.

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

SECTION    1.    The City of Columbia is granted authority to appoint and commission members of its fire department as certified law enforcement officers, who shall have the full powers of South Carolina certified law enforcement officers. The individuals appointed and commissioned by the City of Columbia shall meet the minimum qualifications for South Carolina certified law enforcement officers as established by law.

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

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