2017 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 5 - Municipal Corporations
CHAPTER 31 - ELECTRICITY, WATER, NATURAL GAS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
Section 5-31-630. Election prerequisite to condemnation of waterworks.

Universal Citation: SC Code § 5-31-630 (2017)

Proceedings to condemn existing waterworks shall not be instituted until after an election ordered by the city or town council upon thirty days' notice shall have determined, by a majority of the qualified electors of the city or town, the policy of the city or town in favor of municipal ownership of waterworks.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 59-244; 1952 Code Section 59-244; 1942 Code Sections 7280, 7306; 1932 Code Sections 7280, 7306; Civ. C. '22 Sections 4430, 4454; Civ. C. '12 Section 3015; Civ. C. '02 Section 2008; 1899 (23) 49; 1914 (28) 511; 1915 (29) 53; 1916 (29) 939, 941; 1920 (31) 767, 797; 1922 (32) 953.

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