South Carolina Statutes
§ 4-23-1000 — Legislative findings.
The General Assembly finds that a certain portion of Darlington County primarily consisting of Interstate 95 from the Florence County line northward to Exit 169 in Darlington County is presently served by fire departments in Florence County because no fire department in Darlington County provides service to this area. This therefore presents concerns for the safety and well-being of citizens residing and traveling in this area in addition to placing additional burdens on fire personnel in Florence County which are called on to provide fire service in this area. The General Assembly has therefore determined to create a joint county fire district in the same manner other joint county fire districts have been established pursuant to this chapter, consisting of areas in two counties, to solve
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2014 Act No. 183 (H.5225), SECTION 1, eff May 28, 2014. Validity For validity of this section, see County of Florence v. West Florence Fire District, 422 S.C. 316, 811 S.E.2d 770 (2018).
Nearby Sections
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§ 4-23-10
District created; boundaries.§ 4-23-1000
Legislative findings.§ 4-23-1005
West Florence Fire District.§ 4-23-1006
Repealed.§ 4-23-1010
West Florence Fire District Commission.§ 4-23-1030
Rates charged for services.§ 4-23-1035
General obligation bonds.§ 4-23-1055
Emergency vehicles.