South Carolina § 58-17-170 General supervision of railroads; enforcement of chapter.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 58-17-170 — General supervision of railroads; enforcement of chapter.

South Carolina § 58-17-170

Title 58PUBLIC UTILITIES, SERVICES AND CARRIERS

Ch. 17THE GENERAL RAILROAD LAW

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S.C. Code Ann. § 58-17-170 (2026).

Text

The Office of Regulatory Staff shall have the general supervision of all railroads and railways in this State operated by steam and must examine them and keep informed as to their condition and the manner in which they are operated, with reference to the security and accommodation of the public and the compliance of the several corporations with the provisions of their charters and the laws of the State. The Office of Regulatory Staff shall enforce the provisions of this chapter.

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The Office of Regulatory Staff shall have the general supervision of all railroads and railways in this State operated by steam and must examine them and keep informed as to their condition and the manner in which they are operated, with reference to the security and accommodation of the public and the compliance of the several corporations with the provisions of their charters and the laws of the State. The Office of Regulatory Staff shall enforce the provisions of this chapter.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 58-1031; 1952 Code SECTION 58-1031; 1942 Code SECTION 8292-12; 1932 Code SECTION 8251; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 4811; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3142; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 2067; G. S. 1455; R. S. 1630; 1881 (17) 817; 1898 (22) 780; 2006 Act No. 318, SECTION 110, eff May 24, 2006.