H5568

Public water systems

Introduced·4/22/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a process for transferring water systems between political subdivisions in South Carolina.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to add a new article allowing for the transfer of water systems between political subdivisions. It defines terms such as "eligible system transferor" and "supplying subdivision," and outlines the conditions under which a transfer can occur. The bill specifies that transfers must be full and in fee simple, with all rights and obligations transferring to the new owner. It also allows for the imposition of a franchise fee and the establishment of a separate cost-and-revenue accounting center for the transferred system.

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Current
Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Apr 22

House

Introduced and read first time

Apr 22

House

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs