A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-51-180 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE PROPERTY TAX OFFICIALS TO CONTRACT WITH A THIRD-PARTY COLLECTION AGENCY TO COLLECT DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES ON PERSONAL PROPERTY.

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

SECTION 1.   Chapter 51, Title 12 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

   Section 12-51-180.   Notwithstanding any other provision of law, as an alternative to offering property for sale to satisfy a delinquency, the person officially charged with the collection of delinquent taxes may contract with a third-party collection agency to collect ad valorem taxes on any type of property except for real property.

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

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