South Carolina General Assembly
121st Session, 2015-2016

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Bill 936

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COMMITTEE REPORT

May 3, 2016

S. 936

Introduced by Senators Shealy, Bryant and Hembree

S. Printed 5/3/16--S.

Read the first time January 13, 2016.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 936) to amend Section 56-1-100 of the 1976 Code, relating to driver's licenses, to provide for minors to be able to apply for a beginner's permit, instruction, 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, by striking SECTION 1 in its entirety and inserting:

/    SECTION    1.    Section 56-1-100 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 56-1-100.    The application of an unemancipated a minor for a beginner's permit, instruction permit, or driver's license must be signed and verified before a person authorized to administer oaths by the father, mother, or guardian or, for all other minors, by a responsible adult who is willing to assume the obligation imposed under this article upon a person signing the application of a minor. Upon the extension of a permit pursuant to Section 56-1-50, authorization by the father, mother, guardian, or a responsible adult is not required."            /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

LAWRENCE K. GROOMS for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-100 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES, TO PROVIDE FOR MINORS TO BE ABLE TO APPLY FOR A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, INSTRUCTION PERMIT, OR DRIVER'S LICENSE UNDER THE AUTHORIZATION OF A RESPONSIBLE ADULT WILLING TO ASSUME THE OBLIGATION IMPOSED.

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

SECTION    1.    Section 56-1-100 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 56-1-100.    The application of an unemancipated a minor for a beginner's permit, instruction permit, or driver's license must be signed and verified before a person authorized to administer oaths by the father, mother, or guardian or, for all other minors, by a responsible adult who is willing to assume the obligation imposed under this article upon a person signing the application of a minor. Upon the extension of a permit pursuant to Section 56-1-50, authorization by the father, mother, guardian, or a responsible adult is not required."

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

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