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2019 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 12 - Taxation
Chapter 45 - County Treasurers And Collection Of Taxes
Section 12-45-400. Delegation of duty to seize property of defaulting taxpayer.
Universal Citation: SC Code § 12-45-400 (2019)
When a county treasurer or tax collector is charged by law with the collection of delinquent taxes, the county treasurer or tax collector may delegate in writing to the deputy county treasurer, to the deputy tax collector, or to the county sheriff the duty and responsibility to seize and take possession of so much of the property of a defaulting taxpayer as may be necessary to secure payment of the taxes. Upon this written delegation the officer shall proceed to seize and take possession of the property. The treasurer or tax collector thereafter shall proceed to advertise and sell the property as provided by law.
HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 425, Section 2.
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