South Carolina H4971 mandates the Department of Transportation to transfer ownership of certain roads to counties by 2028.

South Carolina H4971 requires the Department of Transportation to transfer ownership of roads one half mile or less to the respective counties by December 31, 2028. These roads must be maintained by the counties, adhering to state highway maintenance standards and remaining in good repair. The bill also removes the requirement that 25% of a county's "C" funds must be spent on the state highway system for construction, improvements, and maintenance.

South Carolina H4971 mandates the Department of Transportation to transfer ownership of certain roads to counties by 2028.

South Carolina H4971 requires the Department of Transportation to transfer ownership of roads one half mile or less to the respective counties by December 31, 2028. These roads must be maintained by the counties, adhering to state highway maintenance standards and remaining in good repair. The bill also removes the requirement that 25% of a county's "C" funds must be spent on the state highway system for construction, improvements, and maintenance.