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SC H4478

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Burns

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 48-35-50 of the South Carolina Code regarding the State Forester's authority to prohibit fires during public safety emergencies

  • Requires the State Forester to notify the South Carolina Emergency Management Division whenever a burn ban or fire prohibition is issued

  • Mandates the Emergency Management Division broadcast burn ban notifications to all telecommunication devices within South Carolina

  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Emergency Management Division Burn Ban Broadcast

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Fish, Game and Forestry5/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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