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2013 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 58 - Public Utilities, Services and Carriers
CHAPTER 17 - THE GENERAL RAILROAD LAW
SECTION 58-17-70. Chapter amends charters granted since December 17, 1841.


SC Code § 58-17-70 (2013) What's This?

Railroad corporations established in this State prior to February 9, 1882, whether by special act or in conformity with the provisions of any general law, shall have the powers and privileges and be subject to the duties, liabilities, restrictions and other provisions contained in the General Railroad Law which, so far as inconsistent with charters granted since December 17, 1841, shall be deemed and taken to be in alteration and amendment thereof.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 58-857; 1952 Code Section 58-857; 1942 Code Section 8259; 1932 Code Section 8204; Civ. C. '22 Section 4768; Civ. C. '12 Section 3103; Civ. C. '02 Section 2029; G. S. 1545; R. S. 1602; 1882 (17) 791.

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