Amended

April 18, 2023

H. 3769

Introduced by Reps. Ligon, B. Newton, O'Neal, Chumley, Haddon, Magnuson, Harris, Sandifer and Neese

S. Printed 04/18/23--H.

Read the first time January 24, 2023

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A bill

to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 5-31-1525 so as to PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FROM DENYING THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR CONSTRUCTION OF WELLS AND SEPTIC TANKS ON CERTAIN RURAL LANDS REGARDLESS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWER SERVICE.

    Amend Title To Conform

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

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

    Section 44-1-320.  The Department of Health and Environmental Control shall not deny a property owner the right to repair and replace any well or septic tank existing on the effective date of this act solely because of any other available water or sewer service, or both.

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

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