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SC Code § 51-13-1710 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-1710. Historic district created; composition.

 There is hereby created the Old Jacksonborough Historic District (District) in Colleton County, which shall be under the jurisdiction of the Old Jacksonborough Historic District Authority (Authority), a body politic and corporate under the laws of this State.  The District shall be composed of the Village of Old Jacksonborough, as well as any other historic sites that may have historical or cultural connection or relevance to Old Jacksonborough.  HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 597, Section 1, eff April 22, 1980.  Code Commissioner's Note  The Code Commissioner has determined that Act No. 597 of 1980 is statewide in nature, and it has been included in the code for that reason.
SC Code § 51-13-1730 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-1730. Meetings; quorum; compensation; director and employees.

 The board of regents shall meet upon the call of the chairman or a majority of its members, and a majority of its members, excluding the ex officio members, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The board of regents shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for mileage at the existing state rate. It may employ a director and other employees who shall perform such duties as the board may direct. Compensation paid the director and other employees shall be fixed by the board.  HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 597, Section 3, eff April 22, 1980.
SC Code § 51-13-1740 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-1740. Powers to make studies, surveys and maps.

 The Authority is authorized to:  (a) Make studies, surveys, maps and do such other functions as may be necessary to determine the exact site and location of the Village of Old Jacksonborough at the time it served as the state's provisional capital, determine the exact site and location, and obtain information about the buildings used for sessions of the General Assembly during its 1782 session;  (b) Make studies, surveys and maps about other structures, dwellings, buildings, roads, streets, bridges and highways, in or near the Village of Old Jacksonborough;  (c) Make studies, surveys and maps to determine, identify, locate, and designate the historic and cultural sites in the surrounding area, including the dwelling in which Governor John Matthews visited, the headquarters of General Nathanael Greene, the tomb of Colonel Isaac Hayne, Pon Pon Chapel, the grave of Congressman O'Brien Smith, Duharra Plantation House where President Washington spent the night, the grave of Judge Aedanus Burke, the graves of Commander John Herbert Dent, Senator Simon Verdier, Lieutenant Governor William Cotesworth Pinckney, and Lieutenant Governor Merrick E. Carn, the site of Bethel "Pon Pon" Presbyterian Church, Edmundsbury Episcopal Chapel, and the Battle of Parker's Ferry, and such other historic and cultural sites as may be located and identified.  HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 597, Section 4, eff April 22, 1980.
SC Code § 51-13-1750 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-1750. Power to make contracts and procure historic materials.

 The Authority may, without regard to the laws and procedures applicable to state agencies, procure supplies, services and property and make contracts and expend in furtherance of this act 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 act.  The Authority shall have the power to procure and purchase books, documents, transcripts of documents, or other historic or cultural materials, paintings, works of art or any artistic objects of historic or cultural interest; to collect and preserve objects of interest pertaining to natural or cultural history of the Village of Old Jacksonborough, Colleton County, 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 the Village of Old Jacksonborough, Colleton County, and the State; to purchase or lease property or buildings necessary to establish and conduct a museum of cultural history and natural science, an historic restoration of the Village of Old Jacksonborough, or an historic site or restoration at any other of the sites set forth herein; to mortgage or pledge its real or personal property, and to receive funds, grants, donations and appropriations for the purpose of establishing and operating historic restorations, historic sites, or a museum of history and natural science. The Authority shall have full power to operate, maintain and expand any restoration or museum so far as its funds allow. The Authority 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 or cultural properties, pageants or dramas for the historical, cultural, or economic development of the Village of Old Jacksonborough, Colleton County, and the State of South Carolina.  HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 597, Section 5, eff April 22, 1980.
SC Code § 51-13-1760 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-1760. Power to accept donations; coordination with other agencies.

 The Authority is authorized to accept donations of money, property or personal services; to cooperate with national, state, civic, 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 act.  HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 597, Section 6, eff April 22, 1980.
SC Code § 51-13-1770 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-1770. Designation of places of historical interest; operation and maintenance; historical pamphlets.

 The Authority shall select markers and appropriately mark and designate points and places of historical interest in the territory that may comprise the Old Jacksonborough Historic District. The Authority 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 Authority shall advise the county legislative delegation on matters of historical interest in the Old Jacksonborough Historic District, Colleton County, and adjacent areas.  HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 597, Section 7, eff April 22, 1980.
SC Code § 51-13-1810 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-1810. Lowcountry and Resort Islands Tourism Commission created; membership of commission; terms of office.

 There is created the Lowcountry and Resort Islands Tourism Commission for the purpose of promoting the economic development of the region through a formal program of tourism promotion in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties. The commission is composed of three members from each county, to be appointed by the Governor upon 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 must be a representative of the hospitality business industry to provide input to the commission from those persons directly involved in the travel and leisure industry. Two members from each county must be representatives of the chamber of commerce in the county to provide input from the historical, cultural, environmental, and recreational interests, and general business community. Of those first appointed, the members representing the hospitality industry shall serve three years and the members representing chambers of commerce shall serve four years. Vacancies must be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.  HISTORY: 1991 Act No. 42, Section 1.
SC Code § 51-13-1820 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-1820. Duties of commission.

 The commission shall:  (1) take necessary action to establish the lowcountry and resort islands region as a major center of tourism;  (2) bring together the abilities and interests of private industry, chambers of commerce, development organizations, and historical and cultural interests for the purpose of developing a formal program of tourism promotion;  (3) encourage the promotion of the region through organizations such as the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, the United States Travel Service, the Travel Industry of America, the Southeast Tourism Society, and similar agencies or programs;  (4) inventory and identify potential attractions of tourist interest in the region;  (5) establish guidelines to ensure the protection of the interests of the individual citizens and environmental and cultural interests and to assure an ethical, truly representative image of the region to the tourist;  (6) seek out, apply for, receive, process, and distribute available funds through agencies such as the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Regional Councils of Government, and the United States Departments of Commerce and Interior, or any other similar agency or department.  HISTORY: 1991 Act No. 42, Section 1.
SC Code § 51-13-1830 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-1830. Officers; meetings.

 The commission shall meet as soon after the appointment of its members as practicable and shall organize by electing one of its members as chairman, one as secretary, and other officers as it considers necessary. This commission shall meet thereafter on call of the chairman or a majority of its members.  HISTORY: 1991 Act No. 42, Section 1.
SC Code § 51-13-2000 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-2000. Enoree River Greenway Commission; creation; purposes; powers.

 (A) The Enoree River Greenway Commission (commission) is created to serve the following purposes in the South Carolina Piedmont:  (1) promote the use and appreciation of the Enoree River and associated natural resources;  (2) promote the development of historical resources;  (3) promote outdoor recreation and enjoyment;  (4) promote tourism, focusing on the natural and cultural resources; and  (5) foster the conservation and wise use of natural resources.  (B) The commission may exercise the following powers within Laurens, Newberry, Union, and Spartanburg counties to achieve its purposes:  (1) coordinate the activities of volunteers, organizations, and business and government agencies;  (2) accept funds from business, private individuals, and government agencies and to open such accounts with financial institutions to administer these funds;  (3) enter into contracts with individuals, and business or government agencies;  (4) select a location of a commission office within its service area;  (5) hire and dismiss employees to the extent it has funds available;  (6) operate such activities as necessary to successfully promote and develop natural and historic resources in its area of interest; and  (7) undertake other activities normally granted nonprofit organizations toward achieving its purpose.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 273, Section 1, eff April 7, 1998.
SC Code § 51-13-2010 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-2010. Board of directors; indemnification; appointments; compensation.

 (A) The management of the commission is vested in the Board of Directors (board). The directors shall be indemnified by the commission in all civil actions for actions taken within the scope of their authority toward achieving the purposes of this article.  The fifteen members shall serve three-year terms and must be appointed in the following manner:  (1) one director appointed by each of the respective county councils in Laurens, Newberry, Union, and Spartanburg;  (2) one director appointed by the U.S. Forest Service;  (3) one director appointed by the S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism;  (4) one director appointed by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources; and  (5) two directors appointed by each of the respective Laurens, Newberry, Union, and Spartanburg county legislative delegations.  The board may appoint individuals as nonvoting ex officio members by a majority vote.  (B) Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointment for the remaining portion of the unexpired term. Upon expiration of a term, a director may continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified.  (C) Directors shall not be compensated for service, but may receive, at the discretion of the board, reasonable reimbursement for services rendered in performance of the commission's purposes.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 273, Section 1, eff April 7, 1998.
SC Code § 51-13-2020 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-2020. Board meetings; quorum; vacancies; officers; powers.

 (A) Regular meetings of the board shall be held at least bi-annually at places within the service area.  (B) At all meetings of the board, a quorum of the board for the transaction of business shall consist of a majority of the membership of the board. If any member misses three consecutive meetings, then that seat is deemed to be vacant and the vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided by this article.  (C) Meetings of the board shall be presided over by the chairman, the vice chairman, or in their absence by an interim chairman chosen at the meeting. The secretary/treasurer, or other designated director in the case of an absence, shall act as secretary of a meeting. Conduct of a meeting shall be governed by Roberts Rules of Order, revised latest edition.  (D) The board shall choose a chairman, vice chairman, and secretary/treasurer at any regular meeting. The officers shall serve one-year terms and shall hold office until a successor is elected. Officers shall have the following powers:  (1) The chairman shall have such powers and duties in the management of the commission as may be prescribed by the board of directors.  (2) The vice chairman shall work and cooperate with the chairman, in the exercise of the powers and duties of the chairman as the chairman may request, and shall act in place of and for the chairman in the event of an absence.  (3) The secretary/treasurer shall maintain a record of the meetings and other proceedings of the commission. The secretary/treasurer shall have the custody of all funds of the commission and shall deposit the same in the name of the commission in such bank or financial institutions as the directors may choose. The secretary/treasurer shall keep current records and financial accounts open to any director and shall give financial reports as the board may require.  (4) The acceptance or transfer of land or interests in land, or the execution of papers, including deeds, mortgages, leases, contracts, bonds, notes, and powers of attorney or other obligations related to land or interests in land, shall require approval of an absolute majority of the board (eight or more directors).  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 273, Section 1, eff April 7, 1998.
SC Code § 51-13-2030 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-2030. Fiscal year; financial accounts, disbursements, and audits.

 The fiscal year of the commission is July 1 to June 30. The board may establish such accounts with banks, trust companies, and other financial institutions as it deems appropriate. Disbursements shall be made only in accordance with a specific authorization by the board or within a general budget approved by the board. There shall be an annual audit of accounts by an independent public accountant.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 273, Section 1, eff April 7, 1998.
SC Code § 51-13-2110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-2110. Francis Marion Trail Commission created; powers and duties.

 There is created the Francis Marion Trail Commission for the purpose of establishing a heritage and tourism trail to be designated as the Francis Marion Trail. The commission is authorized to solicit and raise funds for the trail from public or private sources, and, in coordination with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, to designate the location and route of the trail to be included in the department's State Trail System. The commission is empowered and directed to raise private funds, to solicit and receive private and public grants, and to receive gifts to carry out the purpose for which the commission is created. If necessary for proper funding to establish the trail, the commission may recommend an appropriation for the trail. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism shall provide the necessary staff and assistance to the commission. After the trail is established, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism must maintain the trail as part of the State Trail System; however, the commission shall continue to raise public and private funds to assist in maintaining the trail.  HISTORY: 2005 Joint Resolution No. 159, Section 1, eff June 14, 2005.  Code Commissioner's Note  This section was codified at the direction of the Code Commissioner.
SC Code § 51-13-2120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-2120. Commission membership.

 The commission shall consist of the following seven members:  (1) the Director of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism or his designee, ex officio;  (2) the President of Francis Marion University or his designee, ex officio;  (3) one member appointed by the President of the Senate;  (4) one member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;  (5) one member appointed by the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee;  (6) one member appointed by the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee; and  (7) one member appointed by the Governor.  The members of the commission shall serve terms of four years and until their successors are appointed. Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term. The commission shall elect one of its members to serve as chairman for a term of two years. Commission members are not entitled to receive the subsistence, mileage, and per diem otherwise provided by law for members of state boards, committees, and commissions.  HISTORY: 2005 Joint Resolution No. 159, Section 2, eff June 14, 2005; 2019 Act No. 1 (S.2), Section 61, eff January 31, 2019.  Code Commissioner's Note  This section was codified at the direction of the Code Commissioner.  Effect of Amendment  2019 Act No. 1, Section 61, in (3), substituted "President of the Senate" for "President Pro Tempore of the Senate".
SC Code § 51-13-2130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities|Section 51-13-2130. Advisory committee.

 The presidents of the historical societies located in each of the counties identified in Joint Resolution 159 of 2005, or their designees, shall serve on an advisory committee in a nonvoting capacity.  HISTORY: 2005 Joint Resolution No. 159, Section 3, eff June 14, 2005.  Code Commissioner's Note  At the direction of the Code Commissioner, this section was codified and "in Joint Resolution Number 159 of 2005" was substituted for "in this resolution".  The following counties are identified in Joint Resolution 159 of 2005: Marion, Florence, Williamsburg, Horry, Georgetown, Berkeley, Charleston, Sumter, Clarendon, and Colleton.
SC Code § 51-15-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 15 - Municipal Parks, Recreational Facilities And The Like|Section 51-15-10. Golf courses.

 Any city or town in this State may construct, maintain and operate a municipal golf course or courses and for that purpose may acquire by purchase or gift such lands as may be necessary therefor. Any such golf course shall be operated on such terms and conditions and in such manner and such charges may be made for the use thereof as the city or town council may provide.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 51-101; 1952 Code Section 51-101; 1942 Code Section 7270; 1932 Code Section 7270; 1929 (36) 8.
SC Code § 51-15-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 15 - Municipal Parks, Recreational Facilities And The Like|Section 51-15-20. Municipal regulations as to public parks inside or outside corporate limits.

 Municipalities may make, ordain and establish all necessary and proper rules and police regulations for the protection of property and the preservation of peace, order and propriety of conduct in all public parks owned and maintained by any such municipality, whether situated wholly within or wholly without, or partly within and partly without, the corporate limits of such municipality. Such rules and regulations shall have, within the limits of any such parks, like force and effect as though such parks were situated wholly within the corporate limits of such municipality. Such municipalities may prescribe punishment by imprisonment for a period not exceeding thirty days or a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars for violation of any such rules and regulations.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 51-104; 1952 Code Section 51-104; 1942 Code Section 7387; 1932 Code Section 7387; 1924 (33) 1079.
SC Code § 51-15-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism|Chapter 15 - Municipal Parks, Recreational Facilities And The Like|Section 51-15-30. Violators subject to arrest.

 The municipal courts of such municipalities shall have jurisdiction of all offenses against such rules and regulations and all offenders against them shall be subject to arrest and detention by the police officers of such municipalities in the same manner and to the same extent as in cases of violation of municipal ordinances within the corporate limits of such municipalities.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 51-105; 1952 Code Section 51-105; 1942 Code Section 7388; 1932 Code Section 7388; 1924 (33) 1079.