Bill Text: SC H3438 | 2011-2012 | 119th General Assembly | Comm Sub

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Bill Title: Liens

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-17 - Act No. 22 [H3438 Detail]

Download: South_Carolina-2011-H3438-Comm_Sub.html

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COMMITTEE REPORT

April 14, 2011

H. 3438

Introduced by Reps. G.M. Smith and Weeks

S. Printed 4/14/11--S.

Read the first time March 15, 2011.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND INSURANCE

To whom was referred a Bill (H. 3438) to amend Section 29-15-10, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to liens for repair or storage, so as to exclude from these liens, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:

DAVID L. THOMAS for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIENS FOR REPAIR OR STORAGE, SO AS TO EXCLUDE FROM THESE LIENS THE CONTENTS OF A TOWED, STORED, OR REPAIRED MOTOR VEHICLE, TRAILER, MOBILE HOME, WATERCRAFT, OR OTHER ITEM OR OBJECT SUBJECT TO TOWING, STORAGE, OR REPAIR.

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

SECTION    1.    Section 29-15-10(G) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"(G)    For purposes of this section, 'article' means a motor vehicle, trailer, mobile home, watercraft, or any other item or object that is subject to towing, storage, or repair and applies to any article in custody at the time of the enactment of this section. 'Article' includes:

(1)    items an item that are is towed and left in the possession of a towing, storage, garage, or repair facility; and

(2)    contents contained in the article; and

(3)    personal property affixed to the article."

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