Source: http://www.scag.gov/archives/category/opinions/2008opinions
Timestamp: 2019-04-20 12:27:48+00:00

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request for an opinion as a municipality’s requirement to provide water and sewer service to a nonresident.
Opinion regarding a proposed ordinance which states “ the area designated or the sidewalk café shall be considered an extension of the business.” And whether a liquor license can be extended to allow for sales of alcoholic beverages to customers who dine on the sidewalk.
Opinion regarding the imposition of sewer fees by a county on county residents who do not receive sewer service.
Opinion concerning the effect of the William C. Mescher Local Housing Trust Fund Enabling Act of 2007 (“the Act”) on the operations of the Trust.
Opinion concerning implementation of the new state building code by municipalities and counties in South Carolina.
Opinion concerning the interpretation of section 56-7-80 which provides for a county or municipal ordinance summons to be used for the enforcement of county aid and municipal ordinances.
Opinion concerning Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority’s (“WCRSA’s”) ability to allow other utilities and third parties to use its right-of-way.
Opinion regarding the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act. Specifically, you inquire as to whether public agencies and political subdivisions are limited to use of the Systematic Alien Verification of Entitlement System (“SAVE”) to verify the lawful presence in the United States of all applicants for state or local public benefits.
Opinion concerning the organization and authority of the Richland County Recreational District (‘the District”). Specifically, management of day-to-day operations and the responsibility of providing supplies and equipment.
Opinion regarding the closure of a potion of Lewis Drive in Anderson County.
Opinion concerning Richland County’s (the “County’s”) ability to use hospitality tax revenue to fund a transit system in the County.
Opinion questioning whether the Stinger System S-200 electronic control device can be used by law enforcement in this State.
Opinion questioning whether magistrates who do National Guard or Army Reserves duty and training for a consecutive period of four to ten weeks, still draw full-time pay while they are absent from work.
Opinion concerning an interpretation of S.C. Code Ann. Section 12-54-240.
Opinion regarding the interpretation of S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-40.
Opinion concerning whether or not the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District (“the District”) should be taxed on property it owns, but which is leased to a private party.
Opinion regarding the banning of smoking on a beach.
Opinion concerning the validity of contracts between the South Carolina Commission for the Blind and public agencies; specifically if it supersedes Social Services Regulation 43-26-50.
Opinion regarding the issue of determining the time of death of patients who are being sustained on life support after being declared brain dead.
Opinion concerning “the appropriateness of methodology utilized in the County to calculate the incremental increase tax revenue (‘TIF Revenue’) generated within a tax increment financing district established by the Town ordinance.
Opinion regarding recent amendments to S.C. Code Ann. § 5-7-12(A).
Opinion referencing the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. § 27-37-30 regarding service of process in an ejectment proceeding.
Opinion questioning whether a licensed medical doctor who has been trained in acupuncture under AMA credits and who has practiced acupuncture for many years is now prohibited form performing such procedures because provisions of S.C. Code Ann. §§ 40-47-700 et seq., the “Acupuncture Act of South Carolina”.
Opinion regarding S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-40 as last amended by Act No. 259, specifically, whether agricultural pursuits and activities involving fowl, accepted animal husbandry practices of farm operations and the training of animals, the practice of veterinary medicine, agricultural practices, forestry and silvacultural practices, wildlife management practices, or activity authorized by Title 50 are exempted from prosecution under Section 47-1-40 by the language set forth in subsection (C).
Opinion concerning landfills. Particularly, if the Department of Health and Environmental Control commissioners have the authority to place a moratorium on issuing permits for construction and debris landfills until such time as relevant regulations are amended. Also, if there is anything that would prevent existing permits for construction and debris landfills from being made subject to any change in regulations.
Opinion questioning whether the Bamberg city ordinance prohibiting an open container can be enforced in a parking lot that is not posted pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 23-1-15.
Opinion regarding regarding the amendment to S.C. Code Ann. § 22-5-110 as set forth in Act No. 346 of 2008 and whether State law permits the courtesy summons to be delivered via certified mail.
Opinion regarding the amendment to S.C. Code Ann. § 22-5-110 as set forth in Act No. 346 of 2008. Specifically, whether the requirement for a courtesy summons applies to a business when the bad check itself represents prima facie evidence that a crime has been committed. And whether such requirement applies when an individual has been detained for shoplifting.
Opinion concerning an issue arising out of the Commission’s efforts along with the North Carolina Boundary Commission to re-establish the boundary line between North Carolina and South Carolina.
Opinion concerning Horry County’s (the County’s) position that the director of the Horry County Library System must report to both the Library Board of Trustees (the “Board”) and the Division Director of Administration for the County.
Opinion questioning the propriety of magistrates conducting bond hearings for violations of a conditional release authorized by S.C. Code Ann. § 24-19-150.
Opinion regarding parking for handicapped persons and S.C. Code Ann. § 56-3-1960. Questioning whether the provision regarding “timed parking” includes event parking.
Opinion regarding the Forfeited Land Commission in Chester County and Title 12 of the South Carolina Code provisions.
Opinion concerning a question regarding the age of Bishop Preston Warren Williams, presiding Prelate of the 7th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Opinion concerning the enforceability of Dorchester County Ordinance 89-10 entitled “Regulation of Nuisance” and Ordinance 99-02 entitled “Littering” where not all areas of the county are zoned.
Opinion regarding the constitutionality of H.3159, R-370 “a bill adopted by the General Assembly … allowing local bodies to display certain historical documents…” .
Opinion questioning what felonies would fall within the category of “dishonesty” or “breach of trust” in reference to 18 U.S.C. § 1033(e)(1)(A).
Opinion asking this office to advise SLED of the offenses that would be categorized as Tier 3 offenses according to State law.
Opinion regarding the authority of the Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Greenwood (the “CPW”) to transfer property.
Opinion concerning the Executive Order by the Governor to suspend York County Coroner Douglas McKown.
Opinion concerning the State’s “blue laws”, S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-5 et seq., and the sale for off premises consumption of beer and wine at permitted locations twenty-four hour a day authorized pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 61-4-510(A).
Opinion concerning local option sales taxes. Specifically, whether “Richland County can add another one-cent sales tax for a special purpose?”.
Opinion concerning the legality of documents and custody arrangements not ordered by a court.
Opinion questioning whether S.C. Code Ann. Section 22-3-230 which states that “[e]ither party to a suit before a magistrate shall be entitled to a trial by jury” would change the result of a previous opinion dated March 19, 2008. That opinion dealt with the question of whether a defendant in a restraining order hearing pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. 16-3-1750 et seq. has the right to a jury trial.
Opinion questioning whether a certified deputy officer can operate a business with his wife as a citizen which provides drug sweeps of schools and business using his own personal drug sniffing dog.
Opinion questioning whether there is a time restriction on when handicapped parking enforcement is permissible.
Opinion referencing S.C. Code Ann. 56-5-730 and questioning whether such provision establishes a criminal offense, particularly, whether a police officer could issue a ticket under this provision and whether a solicitor could use this statute for plea bargaining.
Opinion regarding sentencing after a post conviction relief hearing. Can an individual receive a longer sentence than his original sentence?
Opinion regarding the special tax district created in Savannah Lakes Village (“SLV”) by McCormick County Ordinance. Requested by G.P. Callison, Jr., Esquire. Read full opinion.
Opinion questioning whether S.C. Code Ann. 56-1-85 would prohibit private industry from requesting an exemption from implementation of the REAL ID Act as it relates to their security clearance practices.
Opinion on Section 7-13-15 of the South Carolina Code. Requested by Mr. Michael Young, Director of Registration & Elections, Florence County Voter Registration and Elections Commission. Read full opinion.

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