South Carolina H3850 mandates county libraries to certify they do not offer books appealing to children's prurient interests in youth sections.
South Carolina H3850, the "Responsible Library Funding and Child Protection Act," requires county libraries to certify to the State Library that they do not offer books or materials appealing to the prurient interest of children under seventeen in children, youth, or teen sections. These materials must only be available with explicit parental consent. Libraries must recertify this information quarterly to receive state funds. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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