S.0367

Abandoned Vessels, Derelict Vessels, and Sunken Vessels

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South Carolina S0367 establishes procedures for removing abandoned, derelict, and sunken vessels, and declares them public nuisances.

South Carolina S0367 amends the state code to address abandoned, derelict, and sunken vessels. It declares these vessels as public nuisances that must be abated. The bill allows for the immediate removal of vessels deemed significant navigational or environmental hazards. It mandates the development of a website and application for reporting such vessels. The bill also repeals certain sections related to abandoned watercraft and vessel seizure.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

105 Yea

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0 Nay

15 Not Voting

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 29, 2025

10:00 AM

House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee

Apr 23, 2025

12:00 AM

House Wildlife Subcommittee of the Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee

History

May 16, 2025

Effective date 05/08/25

May 16, 2025

Act No. 22

May 8, 2025

Signed By Governor