South Carolina Statutes
§ 5-31-630 — Election prerequisite to condemnation of waterworks.
South Carolina·Title 5 MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS·Ch. 31 ELECTRICITY, WATER, NATURAL GAS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
Proceedings to condemn existing waterworks shall not be instituted until after an election ordered by the city or town council upon thirty days' notice shall have determined, by a majority of the qualified electors of the city or town, the policy of the city or town in favor of municipal ownership of waterworks.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 59-244; 1952 Code SECTION 59-244; 1942 Code SECTIONS 7280, 7306; 1932 Code SECTIONS 7280, 7306; Civ. C. '22 SECTIONS 4430, 4454; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3015; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 2008; 1899 (23) 49; 1914 (28) 511; 1915 (29) 53; 1916 (29) 939, 941; 1920 (31) 767, 797; 1922 (32) 953.
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