South Carolina § 49-17-1140 Payment for work done.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 49-17-1140 — Payment for work done.

South Carolina § 49-17-1140

Title 49WATERS, WATER RESOURCES AND DRAINAGE

Ch. 17DRAINAGE OR LEVEE DISTRICTS UNDER 1911 ACT

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S.C. Code Ann. § 49-17-1140 (2026).

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The superintendent in charge of construction shall make monthly estimates of the amount of work done and furnish one copy to the contractor and file the other with the secretary of the board of drainage commissioners and the board shall meet and direct the secretary to draw a warrant in favor of such contractor for ninety per cent of the work done, according to the specifications and contract. Upon the presentation of such warrant properly signed by the chairman and secretary to the treasurer of the drainage fund he shall pay the amount due thereon. When the work is fully completed and accepted by the superintendent he shall make an estimate for the whole amount due, including the amounts withheld on the previous monthly estimates, which shall be paid from the drainage fund as before provi

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The superintendent in charge of construction shall make monthly estimates of the amount of work done and furnish one copy to the contractor and file the other with the secretary of the board of drainage commissioners and the board shall meet and direct the secretary to draw a warrant in favor of such contractor for ninety per cent of the work done, according to the specifications and contract. Upon the presentation of such warrant properly signed by the chairman and secretary to the treasurer of the drainage fund he shall pay the amount due thereon. When the work is fully completed and accepted by the superintendent he shall make an estimate for the whole amount due, including the amounts withheld on the previous monthly estimates, which shall be paid from the drainage fund as before provided.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 18-284; 1952 Code SECTION 18-284; 1942 Code SECTION 6117; 1932 Code SECTION 6117; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 3171; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 2217; 1911 (27) 92. ARTICLE 11 Assessments and Issuance of Bonds; Federal Aid