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SC Code § 51-13-230 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-230. Powers of Commission.

 In order to carry out the purposes for which it was created, the Commission shall have the following powers:  (1) To have perpetual succession;  (2) To sue and be sued;  (3) To adopt, use and alter a corporate seal;  (4) To define a quorum for its meetings;  (5) To make bylaws for the management and regulation of its affairs;  (6) To accept gifts or grants of services, properties or moneys from the United States Government or any of its agencies or from the State or any of its political subdivisions; and  (7) To institute and operate programs to improve, enlarge, increase and otherwise enhance recreation and development in the area around and in the Santee-Cooper Lakes in the counties of Berkeley, Calhoun, Clarendon, Orangeburg and Sumter.  (8) To borrow money, provided it does not have the power to assume any obligation or incur any indebtedness binding upon the State or the counties of Berkeley, Calhoun, Clarendon, Orangeburg, and Sumter.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 51-255.2; 1968 (55) 3066; 1999 Act No. 19, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on May 5, 1999).  Effect of Amendment  The 1999 amendment added item (8).
SC Code § 51-13-240 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-240. Funds.

 All funds used by the Commission to acquire lands and rights in land shall be provided by the county governments comprising the area represented by the Commission.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 51-255.3; 1968 (55) 3066.
SC Code § 51-13-250 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-250. Powers of Public Service Authority unaffected.

 Nothing contained in this article shall in anywise affect the operation of the Santee-Cooper project by the South Carolina Public Service Authority or the powers vested in the South Carolina Public Service Authority.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 51-255.4; 1968 (55) 3066.
SC Code § 51-13-260 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-260. Annual report.

 The Commission shall make an annual report to the several legislative delegations from the counties entitled to representation.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 51-255.5; 1968 (55) 3066.
SC Code § 51-13-410 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-410. Lake Robinson Recreation Authority created; purpose.

 There is hereby created the Lake Robinson Recreation Authority in Darlington and Chesterfield Counties for the purpose of developing and supervising Lake Robinson and lands adjacent thereto as may be made available to the Authority by the Carolina Power and Light Company as a recreational area under such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed upon between the company and the Authority.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 51-309; 1966 (54) 2742.
SC Code § 51-13-430 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-430. Quorum; voting by chairman.

 A majority of the said Authority shall constitute a quorum to do business. The chairman of the Authority shall not vote on any question or issue considered and voted on by the said Authority except in cases where there is a tie vote on any pending question or issue before the Authority.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 51-310.1; 1966 (54) 2742.
SC Code § 51-13-510 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-510. Pendleton District Historical, Recreational, and Tourism Commission created; appointment and terms of members; employment and compensation of director and secretary.

 There is hereby created an historical, recreational, and tourism commission for Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties to be known as the Pendleton District Historical, Recreational, and Tourism Commission. The commission shall be composed of nine members, three each from Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties, who shall be appointed by the Governor on recommendation by a majority of the county legislative delegation of the respective counties. The members of the commission shall be appointed for terms of six years and until their successors are appointed and qualify, except that of those first appointed, one member from each county shall serve for two years, one member from each county shall serve four years, and one member from each county shall serve for six years. In case of any vacancy, the appointment to fill the vacancy shall be made in the same manner as provided for the original appointment. The commissioners, upon being appointed, shall meet and elect a chairman and secretary-treasurer. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation. They may employ a director and a secretary who shall perform such duties as the commission may direct. Compensation paid the director and secretary shall be fixed by the commission.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 9-751; 1966 (54) 2073, 2183; 1967 (55) 363; 1992 Act No. 358, Section 1, eff May 6, 1992.  Effect of Amendment  The 1992 amendment renamed the "Pendleton District Historical and Recreational Commission" to "Pendleton District Historical, Recreational, and Tourism Commission".
SC Code § 51-13-520 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-520. Powers of Commission generally.

 The commission may, without regard to the laws and procedures applicable to state agencies, sue and be sued, adopt and use a corporate seal, charge admission fees, and prescribe rules and regulations with respect to its facilities, purposes, and affairs, and employ personnel, acquire property, receive grants, conduct activities to promote tourism, procure supplies, services, and property and make contracts and expend in furtherance of this article funds donated or funds received and may, within the limits of statutory authority, exercise those powers that are necessary to enable it to carry out efficiently and in the public interest the purposes of this article. The commission shall have the authority to procure and purchase books, documents, transcripts of documents, or other historical materials, paintings, works of art, or any artistic objects of historic interest; to collect and preserve objects of interest pertaining to natural history of Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties or the State of South Carolina and other like property; to arrange and catalogue them; to provide for their restoration when necessary; to provide for public display, examination, and use in the furtherance of the cultural life of Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties and the State; to purchase or lease property or buildings necessary to establish and conduct a museum of history and natural science; to mortgage or pledge its real or personal property, and to receive funds, grants, donations, and appropriations for the purpose of establishing and operating a museum of history and natural science. The commission shall have full authority to operate, maintain, and expand the collection or museum so far as its funds allow. The commission may enter into agreements, leases, working arrangements with other museums, art centers, or eleemosynary corporations or with state or federal departments or agencies in the acquisition of historic sites or historic objects or in the purchase, development, and operation of historic properties, pageants, or dramas for the cultural and economic development of the three-county area.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 9-752; 1966 (54) 2073; 1992 Act No. 358, Section 2, eff May 6, 1992.  Editor's Note  2012 Act No. 123, Section 1 amended 1966 Act No. 794, Section 4 to read as follows:  "Effective March 1, 2012, the name of the Pendleton District Agricultural Museum established and operated by the Pendleton District Historical and Recreational Commission, pursuant to Section 2 of this act, must be the 'Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina'. The commission shall erect appropriate markers and signs reflecting the name of the agricultural museum as the 'Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina'."  Effect of Amendment  The 1992 amendment provided for additional powers of the Commission.
SC Code § 51-13-530 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-530. Acceptance of donations; cooperation with and assistance from other agencies.

 The Commission is authorized to accept donations of money, property or personal services; to cooperate with national, State, civil, patriotic, hereditary and historical groups and institutions of learning; and to call upon State and Federal departments or agencies for their advice and assistance in carrying out the purposes of this article.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 9-753; 1966 (54) 2073.
SC Code § 51-13-540 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-540. Duties of Commission.

 The Commission shall select markers and appropriately mark and designate points and places of historical interest in the three counties. The Commission shall be responsible for the operation and upkeep of such historical sites. It shall receive and disburse funds, accept donations, and compile, print and sell historical pamphlets. In addition, the Commission shall advise the county legislative delegations on matters of historical interest in the three counties.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 9-754; 1966 (54) 2073.
SC Code § 51-13-545 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-545. Century Farms Program.

 The Century Farms Program is established as a statewide project honoring farm families in South Carolina whose property has been in the same family for one hundred years or more with the presentation of plaques and certificates. Papers and other items relative to the program must be housed in the Pendleton Agricultural Museum, and Century Farms families who have donated items to the museum must be given special designation. Century Farms families throughout the State must be honored each year in a special program to be held at the Pendleton Agricultural Museum. The commission shall administer the program.  HISTORY: 1991 Act No. 9, Section 1.
SC Code § 51-13-610 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-610. Pee Dee Tourism Commission created; purpose; appointment and terms of members.

 There is hereby created the Pee Dee Tourism Commission (Commission) for the purpose of promoting the economic development through a formal program of tourism promotion in the following counties: Florence, Lee, Williamsburg, Marion, Dillon, Marlboro, and Darlington. The Commission shall be composed of four members from each county, to be appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the legislative delegation of each county, to serve for terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. One member from each county shall be a representative of the tourism business community to provide input to the Commission from those persons directly involved in the leisure industry; one member from each county shall be a representative of a chamber of commerce to provide input from the general business community; one member from each county shall be a representative from the county historical society or historical commission or of a related commission to provide input from historical, cultural, environmental, and recreational interests; and one member shall be a member of the public at large. Of those first appointed from each county, the member representing the tourism business shall serve for a term of four years, the member representing the chamber of commerce shall serve for a term of three years, the member representing the historical society, commission, or related commission shall serve for a term of two years and the member representing the public at large shall serve for a term of one year.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 9-781; 1974 (58) 2628; 1982 Act No. 336, Section 1.
SC Code § 51-13-620 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-620. Officers of Commission; meetings.

 The Commission shall meet as soon after the appointment of its members as may be practicable and shall organize by electing one of its members as chairman and one as secretary and such other officers as it may deem desirable. The Commission shall meet thereafter upon the call of the chairman or a majority of its members.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 9-783; 1974 (58) 2628.
SC Code § 51-13-630 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-630. Powers and duties of Commission.

 The Commission shall:  (1) Take such action as necessary to establish the Pee Dee Region as a major center of tourism similar to but separate and apart from the Grand Strand, Santee Cooper County, and historic Charleston regions.  (2) Bring together the abilities and interests of private industry, chambers of commerce, and historical and cultural interests for the purpose of developing a formal program of tourism promotion.  (3) Encourage the promotion of the Pee Dee area through travel agencies such as (a) the South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department; (b) visit U. S. A. Program; (c) discover America Program; and (d) any other similar agency or program.  (4) Inventory and identify potential attractions of tourist interest in the Pee Dee area.  (5) Establish guidelines to insure the protection of the interests of the individual citizens and environmental and cultural interests and to assure an ethical, truly representative image of the Pee Dee area to the tourist.  (6) Seek out apply for, receive, process, and distribute available funds through agencies such as the Regional Planning and Development Councils, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, BOR, and the Federal Departments of Commerce or Interior, or any other similar agency or department.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 9-782; 1974 (58) 2628; 1982 Act No. 336, Section 2.
SC Code § 51-13-710 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-710. Patriot's Point Development Authority created; transfer of powers, obligations and accounts.

 There is hereby created the Patriot's Point Development Authority, a body politic and corporate under the laws of this State, consisting of and governed by a board of nine members hereinafter referred to as the Authority. On June 30, 1983, the General Assembly may transfer the powers, responsibilities, liabilities and assets of the Authority to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism; but no obligation or contract of the Authority shall be impaired by such transfer, and the full faith and credit of the State shall be given to assure the performance of obligations so transferred.  [From and after such time as all claims and litigation brought against the Patriot's Point Development Authority have been settled (see Editor's Note below), this section will read as follows:]  There is hereby created the Patriot's Point Development Authority, a body politic and corporate under the laws of this State, consisting of and governed by a board of five members hereinafter referred to as the authority.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 51-91; 1973 (58) 132; 1978 Act No. 427 Section 1; 1990 Act No. 349, Section 1 (for effective date, see Editor's Note below).  Editor's Note  1990 Act No. 349, Section 7, approved March 19, 1990, provides as follows:  "This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor, except that the provisions of Sections 1, 2, 5, and 6 of this act do not take effect until the date that all claims and litigation, brought against the Patriot's Point Development Authority, its officers, employees, or agents and arising from, related to, or connected with the development of a hotel and marina complex upon the lands of the authority, have been settled or otherwise disposed of to the satisfaction of the Governor and the State Budget and Control Board as evidenced by written resolution of the board. On the date of this written resolution, the terms of the present members of the authority expire and their successors appointed in the manner provided by this act shall take office."  1993 Act No. 2, Section 2, eff December 11, 1992, provides as follows:  "SECTION 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7 of Act 349 of 1990 which provides that the composition of the authority may not be changed until all claims and litigation brought against the authority have been settled or otherwise disposed of to the satisfaction of the Governor and the Budget and Control Board evidenced by a resolution of the board, the terms of the members of the authority serving on the effective date of this act are terminated and the Governor shall appoint the members of the authority as provided in Section 51-13-720 of the 1976 Code, as amended in Section 1 of this act."
SC Code § 51-13-725 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-725. Mt. Pleasant mayor to serve as ex officio member of authority.

 In addition to the members of the Patriot's Point Development Authority provided for in Section 51-13-720, the mayor of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, shall serve as an ex officio member of the authority.  HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 424, Section 1, eff June 1, 1992.
SC Code § 51-13-730 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-730. Meetings of Board; quorum; compensation.

 The Board shall meet upon the call of the chairman or a majority of its members, and a majority of its members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Members of the Board shall receive per diem for each day of performance of official duties and actual expense, including travel expense, shall be allowed for attendance thereon.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 51-93; 1973 (58) 132.
SC Code § 51-13-740 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-740. Executive director and other employees.

 The Authority may employ an executive director, a secretary, attorney and such other employees or consultants as it deems necessary for the performance of its duties and shall fix their compensation.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 51-94; 1973 (58) 132.
SC Code § 51-13-750 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-750. Jurisdiction of Authority; taking, use and occupancy of lands owned by State.

 The Authority shall have jurisdiction over the lands, waters, shores, spoil areas and marshes of that area in Charleston harbor in Charleston County consisting of lands, shores and marshes known as Hog Island and lands, shores, marshes and spoil areas immediately adjacent to said Island; being bounded on the north by the rights-of-way of U.S. Highway 17 and of the Cooper River bridges, on the northeast by a creek running from said right-of-way to Shem Creek, on the east by Shem Creek, on the south by Hog Island channel, and on the west by the Cooper River, all of which area is hereby designated as Patriot's Point and shall be known and described as such; and the Authority may take, exclusively occupy, use and possess, to the extent necessary for carrying out the provisions of this article, any lands owned by the State within the area hereinabove described, including shores, waters, marshes, swamps and overflowed lands, bottoms of streams, and bays within the area, and the riparian rights pertaining thereto; excluding the adjacent navigation channels of Charleston harbor; provided such use may be limited by navigation rights or other easements reserved by the State or the United States and by operation and maintenance of the harbor, channels and port of Charleston by the State Ports Authority. When so taken and occupied, due notice of such taking and occupancy having been filed with the Secretary of State, such areas are hereby granted to and shall be the property of the Authority, subject to the limitations for navigation and harbor and port uses above provided, and the laws of the United States with respect to navigable waters. For the purposes of this section, the meaning of the term "use" shall include the removal of material, including spoil or fill material, from and the placing of such material on any part of the lands, shores, marshes and areas hereinabove described. In the event it shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction that there is any property in the above described areas which may not be so granted by the State, the provisions of this section shall continue of full force and effect as to all other areas so granted to the Authority, and the remainder may be purchased or condemned by the Authority in the manner hereinafter provided.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 51-95; 1973 (58) 132.