Introduced

May 16, 2023

H. 4486

Introduced by Reps. Burns, Long, Ott, Pope and Hiott

 

S. Printed 05/16/23--H.

Read the first time May 16, 2023

 

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A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-55-655 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS CERTAIN SEPTIC TANK INSTALLERS TO conduct septic tank field evaluation TESTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT.

 

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

 

SECTION 1.  Article 7, Chapter 55, Title 44 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

    Section 44-55-655. The department, at its sole discretion, is authorized to create a pilot program in designated areas of the State that allow septic tank installers to conduct septic tank field evaluation tests for the department. The septic tank installer must hold a valid license, as deemed appropriate by the department and be in good standing. Septic tank installers that want to participate in the pilot program must register with and be granted written approval by the department. The written approval must be available upon request to the person or entity for whom the work is being completed.

 

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

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