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SC H5097
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Haddon
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AI Summary
- Roadside markets are defined as direct-to-consumer locations on a farmer's leased or owned property where farmers sell their own farm products including fresh produce, honey, eggs, and jellies
- Counties and municipalities are prohibited from classifying or requiring roadside markets to be zoned as commercial operations
- Roadside markets are exempt from local stormwater regulations, stormwater permitting, and local building codes including permitting, inspection, and construction requirements
- Roadside markets are exempt from the South Carolina Surface Water Withdrawal, Permitting Use, and Reporting Act
- Voluntary certification through the SC Department of Agriculture's Certified Roadside Market program remains available and is not affected by these exemptions
Legislative Description
Roadside Markets
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith
2/25/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/24/2026
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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