A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 50-3-317 SO AS TO LIMIT THE DEPARTMENT'S POLICY REGARDING TATTOOS ON ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CANDIDATES.

 

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

 

SECTION 1.  Article 3, Chapter 3, Title 50 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

    Section 50-3-317. Any hiring policy regarding tattoos may not preclude a candidate from consideration as an enforcement officer if the candidate has a tattoo on his arm or leg.

 

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

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