South Carolina Statutes
§ 5-31-250 — Powers.
South Carolina·Title 5 MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS·Ch. 31 ELECTRICITY, WATER, NATURAL GAS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
The board of commissioners of public works of any city or town may purchase, build or contract for building any waterworks or electric light plant authorized under Article 7 of this chapter and may operate them and shall have full control and management of them. It may supply and furnish water to citizens of the city or town and also electric, gas or other light and may require payment of such rates, tolls and charges as it may establish for the use of water and light.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 59-179; 1952 Code SECTION 59-179; 1942 Code SECTION 7283; 1932 Code SECTION 7283; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 4432; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3017; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 2010; 1896 (22) 85; 1901 (23) 725; 1915 (29) 53; 1924 (33) 1161; 1929 (36) 84; 1932 (37) 1409; 1933 (38) 277; 1955 (49) 311; 1957 (50) 218; 1960 (51) 1987.
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§ 5-31-1110
Interfering with or opening fire hydrants.§ 5-31-1120
Interfering with property or appurtenances.§ 5-31-1140
Unauthorized use of water.§ 5-31-1160
Tapping water main without permit.§ 5-31-1170
Violations.§ 5-31-1320
Security from proposed purchaser.§ 5-31-1330
Notice of election.§ 5-31-1350
Sale if majority favors.§ 5-31-1370
Grant of franchise.