South Carolina § 58-36-30 Ordinances superseded and preempted; effect of permit on liability.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 58-36-30 — Ordinances superseded and preempted; effect of permit on liability.

South Carolina·Title 58 PUBLIC UTILITIES, SERVICES AND CARRIERS·Ch. 36 UNDERGROUND FACILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT

Section effective until May 22, 2026. See, also, section 58-36-30 effective May 22, 2026.

(A)The provisions in this chapter supersede and preempt any ordinance enacted by a local political subdivision that purports to:

(1)require operators to obtain permits from local governments in order to identify facilities;

(2)require pre-marking or marking of facilities;

(3)specify the types of paint or other marking devices that are used to identify facilities; or (4) require removal of marks.

(B)A permit issued pursuant to law authorizing an excavation or demolition shall not be deemed to relieve a person from the responsibility for complying with the provisions of this chapter.

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Section effective until May 22, 2026. See, also, section 58-36-30 effective May 22, 2026. (A) The provisions in this chapter supersede and preempt any ordinance enacted by a local political subdivision that purports to: (1) require operators to obtain permits from local governments in order to identify facilities; (2) require pre-marking or marking of facilities; (3) specify the types of paint or other marking devices that are used to identify facilities; or (4) require removal of marks. (B) A permit issued pursuant to law authorizing an excavation or demolition shall not be deemed to relieve a person from the responsibility for complying with the provisions of this chapter.

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