Current Status Introducing Body:House Bill Number:4684 Ratification Number:440 Act Number:379 Primary Sponsor:Wilkins Type of Legislation:GB Subject:National Guard, drug enforcement Date Bill Passed both Bodies:May 01, 1992 Computer Document Number:JIC/6457.HC Governor's Action:S Date of Governor's Action:May 15, 1992 Introduced Date:Apr 07, 1992 Last History Body:------ Last History Date:May 15, 1992 Last History Type:Act No. 379 Scope of Legislation:Statewide All Sponsors:Wilkins Kinon McAbee McGinnis Type of Legislation:General Bill
Bill Body Date Action Description CMN ---- ------ ------------ ------------------------------ --- 4684 ------ May 15, 1992 Act No. 379 4684 ------ May 15, 1992 Signed by Governor 4684 ------ May 13, 1992 Ratified R 440 4684 Senate May 01, 1992 Read third time, enrolled for ratification 4684 Senate Apr 30, 1992 Read second time, unanimous consent for third reading on Friday, May 1, 1992 4684 Senate Apr 29, 1992 Recalled from Committee 11 4684 Senate Apr 28, 1992 Introduced, read first time, 11 referred to Committee 4684 House Apr 24, 1992 Read third time, sent to Senate 4684 House Apr 23, 1992 Unanimous consent for third reading on next Legislative day 4684 House Apr 23, 1992 Read second time 4684 House Apr 07, 1992 Introduced, read first time, placed on Calendar without referenceView additional legislative information at the LPITS web site.
(A379, R440, H4684)
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-3-480 SO AS TO ALLOW THE GOVERNOR TO AUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL GUARD TO SUPPORT FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN DRUG ENFORCEMENT MATTERS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR TO DELEGATE HIS AUTHORITY UNDER THIS SECTION TO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL WHO IS ALLOWED SPECIFICALLY TO ENTER INTO MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT AGREEMENTS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THIS STATE.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
Authority of Governor
SECTION 1. Article 7, Chapter 3, Title 1 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 1-3-480. The Governor, as Commander-in-Chief of the organized militia of this State and in accordance with Title 32, United States Code, Section 112, may authorize or direct the South Carolina National Guard to assist and support federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in drug interdiction, counter-drug activities, and demand reduction. The Governor may delegate his authority under this section to the Adjutant General who is specifically authorized to enter into mutual assistance and support agreements with law enforcement agencies operating within this State for activities within this State."
Time effective
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Approved the 15th day of May, 1992.