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Indicates New Matter

 

Amended

May 07, 2024

 

H. 4843

 

 

Introduced by Reps. Bailey, Brittain, Guest, J. E. Johnson, Sandifer and Anderson

 

S. Printed 05/07/24--S.

Read the first time April 10, 2024

 

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A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 48-39-148 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE BUSINESSES WITH A DECK, DOCK, OR OTHER STRUCTURE LOCATED IN A CRITICAL AREA TO USE THE STRUCTURE FOR PURPOSES DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE OPERATION OF THE BUSINESS WITH LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL.

    Amend Title To Conform

   

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

 

SECTION 1.  Chapter 39, Title 48 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

    Section 48-39-148. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a business that contains a grandfathered or permitted commercial deck or marina that is located in a critical area may utilize the deck or marina for the purpose of allowing patrons of the business to consume food and beverages. The provision of this section does not authorize a kitchen, food preparation area, or bar on the deck or marina.

 

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

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