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SC Code § 13-1-1330 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 13 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 13-1-1330. Powers and duties of director of division.

 The director shall have the following powers and duties in regard to the Division of Public Railways:  (1) the power of a body corporate, including the power to sue and be sued, to make contracts and to adopt and use a common seal and alter it as may be deemed expedient;  (2) to acquire by purchase or donation and to own, rent, lease, mortgage, and dispose of such property, real or personal, as he may deem proper to carry out the purposes and provisions of this article, all or any of them;  (3) to operate, maintain, and control the tracks and equipment transferred to the division by the South Carolina State Ports Authority, or any other person, and be governed by rules and regulations of the Interstate Commerce Commission by virtue of the Class 2 Certificate issued to the Ports Commission and the Port Terminal Railroad of South Carolina;  (4) to acquire, construct, maintain, equip and operate connecting, switching, terminal or other railroads. The term "railroad" as used in this article shall include, but not be limited to, tracks, spurs, switches, terminal, terminal facilities, road beds, rights-of-way, bridges, stations, railroad cars, locomotives, or other vehicles constructed for operation over railroad tracks, crossing signs, lights, signals, storage, administration and repair buildings, and all structures and equipment which are necessary for the operation of the railroad;  (5) to exercise the power of eminent domain by and in the name of the division. The division also may acquire the rights-of-way of abandoned railroads or railroads proposed for abandonment by gift or purchase;  (6) to employ and dismiss at pleasure the employees of the division and to fix and to pay the compensation thereof;  (7) to issue revenue bonds, including notes, bonds, refunding bonds and other obligations authorized to be issued by this article, to defray the cost of acquisition, by purchase, construction or condemnation, of connecting, switching, terminal or other railroads, and necessary equipment, payable both as to principal and interest from the revenues to be derived from the operation of such railroads; provided, that all revenue bonds issued by the division shall be issued in accordance with the provisions of Sections 13-1-1350 through 13-1-1460.  (8) to do all things necessary and required to accomplish the purposes of this article.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 247, eff July 1, 1993.
SC Code § 13-1-1340 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 13 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 13-1-1340. Transfer of certain common carrier switching operations to division.

 The South Carolina State Ports Authority shall, as soon as practicable, transfer to the division its common carrier Class 2 switching railroad operations that are currently under the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission.  This transfer includes tracks, yards, equipment, trackage rights, franchises, licenses, leases, agreements, and labor contracts connected with the above railroad operations. Tracks comprise approximately seventeen miles of main yard and line tracks as reported in the latest annual report to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Tracks do not include railroad sidings serving a single user.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 247, eff July 1, 1993.
SC Code § 13-1-1350 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 13 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 13-1-1350. Power of director to extend division's operations.

 In addition to the powers and duties of the director as specified by Section 13-1-1330, when it shall appear that the acquisition, by purchase, construction, condemnation or donation, and operation of additional connecting, switching, terminal or other railroads are desirable in the public interest to promote and foster economic growth and development, the director may, with the approval of the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, extend the division's operations, provided, that if such extension includes extension of mainline trackage, the common carrier railroads operating in the State shall have declined to agree to provide such facilities within six months after having been requested to do so by the division and the State Fiscal Accountability Authority and provided the financing for such extensions is approved by the State Fiscal Accountability Authority pursuant to the provisions of this article.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 247, eff July 1, 1993.
SC Code § 13-1-1355 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 13 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 13-1-1355. Transfer of certain railroad equipment.

 All tracks, spurs, switches, terminal, terminal facilities, road beds, rights of way, bridges, stations, railroad cars, locomotives, or other vehicles constructed for operation over railroad tracks, crossing signs, lights, signals, storage, and all associated structures and equipment which are necessary for the operation of any railroad located on any "applicable federal military installation" or "applicable federal facility" as defined in Section 12-6-3450 may not be transferred without the prior approval of the State Fiscal Accountability Authority.  HISTORY: 2009 Act No. 73, Section 15, eff June 16, 2009.
SC Code § 13-1-1380 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 13 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 13-1-1380. Contract terms for construction and equipment.

 Contracts for the construction of any railroad, or the purchase of any necessary equipment, may be let on such terms and under such conditions as the director shall prescribe and may be let with or without advertisement or call for bids therefor.  Provided, however, that after the acquisition by construction of the railroad has been completed and the railroad has been placed into service the provisions of Section 1-1-40 shall apply.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 247, eff July 1, 1993.
SC Code § 13-1-1390 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 13 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 13-1-1390. Determinations of director prerequisite to acquisition of railroads and equipment.

 Prior to undertaking the acquisition of any railroad and necessary equipment, the director shall find: that the acquisition of the railroad and necessary equipment is desirable in the public interest to promote and foster economic growth and development; that the common carrier railroads operating in the State shall have declined to agree to provide such railroad and necessary equipment within six months after having been requested to do so by the division and the State Fiscal Accountability Authority; that the acquisition of the railroad and necessary equipment will give rise to no pecuniary liability of the division or a charge against its general credit or a charge against the full faith, credit or taxing power of the State of South Carolina or any political subdivision thereof; the amount of bonds required to finance the acquisition of the railroad and necessary equipment; the amount necessary in each year to pay the principal and interest on the bonds proposed to be issued to finance the acquisition of the railroad and necessary equipment; the amount necessary to be paid each year into any reserve funds which the director may deem it advisable to establish in connection with the retirement of the proposed bonds and the operation and maintenance of the railroad and necessary equipment; the estimated cost of maintaining the railroad and necessary equipment in good repair and keeping them properly insured. The determinations and findings of the director required to be made above shall be set forth in the proceedings under which the proposed bonds are to be issued, and the director shall certify in writing such determinations and findings to the State Fiscal Accountability Authority before the issuance of such bonds.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 247, eff July 1, 1993.
SC Code § 13-1-1400 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 13 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 13-1-1400. Power of director over disbursement of bond proceeds.

 The director shall have the power to provide that the bond proceeds shall be disbursed by the trustee bank or banks during construction upon the estimate, order or certificate of the designated construction engineer and the authorized representative of the division. In making such agreements or provisions the director shall not have the power to obligate the division except with respect to the railroad and necessary equipment and the application of the revenues therefrom, and shall not have the power to incur a pecuniary liability or a charge upon the general credit of the division or against the full faith, credit or taxing power of the State of South Carolina or a political subdivision thereof.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 247, eff July 1, 1993.
SC Code § 13-1-1410 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 13 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 13-1-1410. Books of additional acquisitions to be kept separately.

 The books and financial records of any additional acquisition authorized under this article by the director shall be kept separate and apart from the presently existing books and records of the division.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 247, eff July 1, 1993.
SC Code § 13-1-1420 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 13 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 13-1-1420. Application of proceeds from sale of bonds.

 The proceeds from the sale of any bonds issued under authority of this article shall be applied only for the purpose for which the bonds were issued; provided, however, that any premium and accrued interest received in any such sale shall be applied to the payment of the principal of or the interest on the bonds sold; and provided, further, that if for any reason any portion of the proceeds shall not be needed for the purpose for which the bonds were issued, such unneeded portion of the proceeds shall be applied to the payment of the principal of or the interest on the bonds. The cost of acquiring any railroad or necessary equipment shall be deemed to include the following: the actual cost of the construction of any part of the railroad which may be constructed, including architects' and engineers' fees; the purchase price of any part of railroad or necessary equipment that may be acquired by purchase; all expenses in connection with the authorization, sale and issuance of the bonds to finance such acquisition; and the interest on the bonds for a reasonable time prior to construction, during construction and for not exceeding one year after completion of the construction.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 247, eff July 1, 1993.
SC Code § 13-1-1430 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 13 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 13-1-1430. Refunding of bonds.

 Any bonds issued hereunder and at any time outstanding may at any time and from time to time be refunded by the director, but only with the approval of the State Fiscal Accountability Authority being first obtained, by the issuance of its refunding bonds in such amount as the director may deem necessary but not exceeding an amount sufficient to refund the principal of the bonds to be refunded, together with any unpaid interest thereon and any premiums, expenses and commissions necessary to be paid in connection therewith. Any such refunding may be effected whether the bonds to be refunded have matured or shall thereafter mature, either by sale of the refunding bonds and the application of the proceeds for the payment of the bonds to be refunded, or by exchange of the refunding bonds for the bonds to be refunded thereby; provided, that the holders of any bonds to be refunded shall not be compelled without their consent to surrender their bonds for payment or exchange prior to the date on which they are payable, or, if they are called for redemption prior to the date on which they are by their terms subject to redemption. All refunding bonds issued under the authority of this article shall be payable in the same manner and under the same terms and conditions as are herein granted for the issuance of bonds. In addition to the powers herein granted for the issuance of refunding bonds the director may avail himself of the provisions of Sections 11-21-10 to 11-21-80, (the Advanced Refunding Act).  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 247, eff July 1, 1993.
SC Code § 13-1-1440 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 13 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 13-1-1440. Bonds to be lawful investments.

 It shall be lawful for all executors, administrators, guardians, committees and other fiduciaries to invest any moneys in their hands in bonds issued under the provisions of this article.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 247, eff July 1, 1993.
SC Code § 13-1-1450 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 13 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 13-1-1450. Bonds, revenue, and property of division to be tax exempt.

 The bonds authorized by this article and the income therefrom, all trust indentures executed as security therefor, and all railroads and necessary equipment so long as owned by the division and the revenue derived therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation in the State of South Carolina except for inheritance, estate or transfer taxes; and all trust indentures made pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be exempt from South Carolina stamp and transfer taxes.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 247, eff July 1, 1993.
SC Code § 13-1-1460 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 13 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 13-1-1460. Approval of State Fiscal Accountability Authority as prerequisite to issuance of bonds; procedure.

 No bonds shall be issued pursuant to the provisions of this article until the proposal of the director to issue the bonds shall receive the approval of the State Fiscal Accountability Authority. Whenever the director shall propose to issue bonds pursuant to the provisions of this article, he shall file a petition with the State Budget and Control Board setting forth:  (a) a brief description of the railroad and necessary equipment proposed to be acquired and its anticipated effect upon the economy of the area in which the railroad is to be located and of the areas adjacent thereto;  (b) a reasonable estimate of the cost of the acquisition of the railroad and necessary equipment; and  (c) a general summary of the terms and conditions of the trust indenture.  Upon the filing of the petition the State Fiscal Accountability Authority shall, as soon as practicable, make such independent investigation as it deems advisable, and if it finds that the acquisition of the railroad and necessary equipment is intended to promote the purposes of this article and is reasonably anticipated to effect such result, it shall be authorized to approve the acquisition of the railroad and necessary equipment and at any time following such approval, the director may proceed with the acquisition and financing of the railroad and necessary equipment. Notice of the approval of the acquisition of the railroad and necessary equipment by the State Fiscal Accountability Authority shall be published at least once a week for three consecutive weeks by the State Fiscal Accountability Authority in a newspaper having general circulation in the State and the county where the railroad is to be located.  Any interested party may, within twenty days after the date of the publication of such notice, but not afterwards, challenge the validity of such approval by action de novo in the court of common pleas in any county where the railroad is to be located.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 247, eff July 1, 1993.
SC Code § 13-1-1470 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 13 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 13-1-1470. Director not subject to other limitations.

 The authorization herein granted may be carried out by the director without publication, notwithstanding any restriction, limitation, or other procedure imposed upon the director by any other statute.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 247, eff July 1, 1993.
SC Code § 13-1-1480 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 13 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 13-1-1480. Division to hold title to assets and account for revenues; funds to be held in separate accounts.

 In accordance with the requirements of Title 49, United States Code, Section 10102(17), and other provisions of federal laws governing the operation of common carrier railroads, unless such requirements or any part of them are waived by the Interstate Commerce Commission pursuant to Section 10505 of the Interstate Commerce Act (49 U.S. Code Section 10505), the division shall hold title to, disburse and account for assets and revenues received by it from whatever source. All such funds shall be on deposit with and maintained in separate accounts by the State Treasurer.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 247, eff July 1, 1993.
SC Code § 13-1-1710 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 13 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 13-1-1710. Coordinating Council for Economic Development.

 There is created the Coordinating Council for Economic Development. The membership consists of the Secretary of Commerce, the Commissioner of Agriculture, the Executive Director of the Department of Employment and Workforce, the Director of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, the Chairman of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, the Chairman of the South Carolina Ports Authority, the Chairman of the South Carolina Public Service Authority, the Chairman of the South Carolina Jobs Economic Development Authority, the Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue, the Secretary of the Department of Transportation, and the Chairman of the South Carolina Research Authority. The Secretary of Commerce serves as the chairman of the coordinating council.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 248, eff July 1, 1993; 1994 Act No. 361, Section 8, eff May 3, 1994; 2000 Act No. 387, Part II, Section 57A, eff July 1, 2000; 2010 Act No. 206, Section 8, eff June 7, 2010; 2010 Act No. 290, Section 32, eff January 1, 2011.  Code Commissioner's Note  In 2017, to correct a scrivener's error, the Code Commissioner corrected the text of this section to reflect the membership of the Secretary of the Department of Transportation on the Coordinating Council for Economic Development, as added by 2010 Act No. 206.
SC Code § 13-1-1720 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 13 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 13-1-1720. Purpose and duties of council.

 (A) The coordinating council shall meet at least quarterly. It shall enhance the economic growth and development of the State through strategic planning and coordinating activities that include:  (1) development and revision of a strategic state plan for economic development. "Strategic state plan for economic development" means a planning document that outlines strategies and activities designed to continue, diversify, or expand the economic base of South Carolina, based on the natural, physical, social, and economic needs of the State;  (2) monitoring implementation of a strategic plan for economic development through an annual review of economic development activities of the previous year and modifying the plan as necessary;  (3) coordination of economic development activities of member agencies of the coordinating council and its advisory committees;  (4) use of federal funds, foundation grants, and private funds in the development, implementation, revision, and promotion of a strategic plan for economic development. Funds from foundation grants and private funds used for these purposes are public monies, notwithstanding their private source, and must be treated like public monies. These monies are subject to all accountability requirements governing public monies, including compliance with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, unless exempt by formal approval of the State Fiscal Accountability Authority. These monies are also subject to all disclosure requirements governing public monies, unless exempt by Section 30-4-40;  (5) evaluation of plans and programs in terms of their compatibility with state objectives and priorities as outlined in the strategic plan for economic development;  (6) approval of infrastructure and other economic development grants for local units of government pursuant to Section 12-28-2910;  (7) approval of infrastructure development grants for local units of government pursuant to Section 12-21-6540.  (B) The coordinating council may not engage in the delivery of services.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 248, eff July 1, 1993; 1993 Act No. 164, Part II, Section 46B, eff July 1, 1993; 1994 Act No. 497, Part II, Section 22A, eff July 1, 1994; 2000 Act No. 387, Part II, Section 57A, eff July 1, 2000; 2003 Act No. 86, Section 2, eff July 14, 2003.
SC Code § 13-1-1730 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 13 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 13-1-1730. Reports.

 The coordinating council shall make reports to the Governor, the chairmen of the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees, and the General Assembly at least annually, in the Department of Commerce's annual report, on the status and progress of economic development goals which have been set for the State as a part of the ongoing planning process and on the commitments, expenditures, and balance of the Economic Development Account, with appropriate recommendations.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 248, eff July 1, 1993; 2000 Act No. 387, Part II, Section 57A, eff July 1, 2000.
SC Code § 13-1-1740 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 13 - Planning, Research and Development|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Section 13-1-1740. Recommendations by council; review of agency requests for appropriations.

 (A) The coordinating council shall make recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the State Fiscal Accountability Authority as to the policies and programs involved in the state's economic development it considers necessary to carry out the objectives of the strategic plan.  (B) The coordinating council shall review agency requests for legislative appropriations for economic development and may make recommendations to the Office of the Governor and the State Fiscal Accountability Authority and the General Assembly concerning requests compatible with the objectives of the strategic plan. This section does not limit an agency's direct access to the General Assembly, and comment by the coordinating council is not a part of the budget process.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 248, eff July 1, 1993; 2000 Act No. 387, Part II, Section 57A, eff July 1, 2000.