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COMMITTEE REPORT
March 22, 2001
H. 3173
S. Printed 3/22/01--S. [SEC 3/26/01 9:15 AM]
Read the first time February 14, 2001.
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 3173) to amend Chapter 21, Title 50, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to equipment and the operation of watercraft, by adding Section 50-21-142, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
GREG GREGORY for Committee.
TO AMEND CHAPTER 21, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EQUIPMENT AND THE OPERATION OF WATERCRAFT, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-142 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A NO WAKE ZONE ON A PORTION OF THE COOPER RIVER LYING BETWEEN CHANNEL MARKER 13 IN THE VICINITY OF PIMLICO PLANTATION AND THE WATER CHECK STATION IN THE VICINITY OF BLUFF PLANTATION.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 21, Title 50 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 50-21-142. There is established a no wake zone on a portion of the Cooper River lying between Bushy Park and Moncks Corner, beginning at channel marker 13 near or in the vicinity of Pimlico Plantation and running to the water check station near or in the vicinity of Bluff Plantation. The boundaries for this no wake zone must be clearly marked by signs designed and installed by the department."
SECTION 2. Section 50-21-141 of the 1976 Code is repealed.
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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