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SC H3858

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gary Brewer

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that outboard motors be titled separately in South Carolina, while maintaining titling requirements for watercraft with any affixed outboard motors included in the watercraft definition.
  • Provides a property tax exemption for 50% of the fair market value of watercraft.
  • Allows county auditors to consolidate tax notices for boats and watercraft rather than issuing separate notices.
  • Updates manufacturer statement of origin requirements to separate watercraft and outboard motor certification forms.
  • Authorizes manufacturer demonstration numbers for testing watercraft or outboard motors, valid from date of issue until December 31st of each year.

Legislative Description

Taxation on boats

Last Action

Roll call Ayes-39 Nays-1

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance5/8/2025
Ways and Means1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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