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SC Code § 23-9-440 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 9 - State Fire Marshal|Section 23-9-440. Special provisions affecting boards of trustees of firemen's insurance and inspection fund applicable to certain cities.

 In cities which have adopted the provisions of Title 61 of the 1962 Code of Laws of South Carolina, the provisions of Sections 23-9-410 to 23-9-430 are subject to the provisions of Title 61.  HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 155, Section 5 (derived from former 1976 Code Section 38-57-190 [1949 (46) 293; 1952 Code Section 37-1166.1; 1962 Code Section 37-1166.1]).
SC Code § 23-9-450 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 9 - State Fire Marshal|Section 23-9-450. Disbursements of funds from firemen's insurance and inspection fund; approval.

 Before any disbursements exceeding one hundred dollars of the funds of any firemen's insurance and inspection fund are made by the treasurers of the counties, they shall first submit to the supervising trustees of the South Carolina State Firemen's Association a statement of how the funds are to be expended and shall receive from the trustees their written approval of the manner and method by which the funds are to be disbursed, so that the South Carolina Firemen's Association shall know that the funds are being expended solely for the benefit of the firemen of each particular fire department in the State. If a proposed disbursement is to be expended legally and in accordance with the law, it is mandatory upon the supervising trustees to give their approval. Failure upon the part of any treasurer to comply with the foregoing makes him liable on his official bond.  HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 155, Section 5 (derived from former 1976 Code Section 38-57-200 [1947 (45) 322; 1952 Code Section 37-1167; 1962 Code Section 37-1167; 1978 Act No. 585, Section 17]).
SC Code § 23-9-460 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 9 - State Fire Marshal|Section 23-9-460. Purposes for which funds may be expended; restrictions on use.

 No funds of firemen's insurance and inspection fund may be divided among the firemen of any fire department in cash. When any fire department by a majority provides for the expenditure of any funds for the collective benefit and enjoyment of the entire department, it is mandatory for the local trustees and the state trustees of the South Carolina State Firemen's Association to approve the expenditure. None of the funds may be expended in any manner for any purpose for which any city, town, unincorporated community, or county may be legally liable.  HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 155, Section 5 (derived from former 1976 Code Section 38-57-210 [1951 (47) 433; 1952 Code Section 37-1168; 1962 Code Section 37-1168; 1978 Act No. 585, Section 18]).
SC Code § 23-9-470 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 9 - State Fire Marshal|Section 23-9-470. Funds to be use for purposes prescribed in; to reduce amounts required to be distributed.

 No funds from the firemen's insurance and inspection fund may be withheld or used for any purpose except as prescribed in this article, and no agency of the State, including the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, has the authority to reduce the amounts required to be distributed to counties and municipalities under the provisions of this article.  HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 155, Section 5 (derived from former 1976 Code Section 38-57-220 [1979 Act No. 190, Section 9]).  Code Commissioner's Note  At the direction of the Code Commissioner, references in this section to the offices of the former State Budget and Control Board, Office of the Governor, or other agencies, were changed to reflect the transfer of them to the Department of Administration or other entities, pursuant to the directive of the South Carolina Restructuring Act, 2014 Act No. 121, Section 5(D)(1), effective July 1, 2015.
SC Code § 23-9-510 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 9 - State Fire Marshal|Section 23-9-510. Short title.

 This article may be cited as the "South Carolina Hydrogen Permitting Act".  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 254, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 14, 2010).
SC Code § 23-9-520 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 9 - State Fire Marshal|Section 23-9-520. Establishment of the South Carolina Hydrogen Permitting Program; purposes.

 There is established the South Carolina Hydrogen Permitting Program within the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The purposes of this program are to:  (1) make hydrogen fuel easily accessible to the general public for retail purchase from multiple, convenient locations throughout the State in a manner similar to that used for dispensing gasoline and other fuels sold to power motor vehicles;  (2) promote and protect public health, safety, and welfare;  (3) promote a positive business environment for the hydrogen and fuel cell industry; and  (4) demonstrate leadership as a progressive alternative energy state by ensuring that hydrogen and fuel cells are permitted on a consistent basis throughout the State and meet minimum standards of quality provided in the International Code Council's 2006 codes or the latest state-adopted version.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 254, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 14, 2010).
SC Code § 23-9-530 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 9 - State Fire Marshal|Section 23-9-530. Definitions.

 As used in this article:  (1) "Container" means all vessels including, but not limited to, tanks, cylinders, or pressure vessels used for storage of hydrogen.  (2) "Facility" means a fueling station or a fuel cell site that will store or dispense hydrogen for use as a transportation fuel and motor vehicle fuel or in a fuel cell.  (3) "Fuel cell" means an appliance that uses fuel to produce electricity through an electro-chemical process. These fuels include, but are not limited to, hydrogen, methanol, or solid oxides.  (4) "Fueling station" means a facility that dispenses gasoline, hydrogen, or other fuels intended to be used in motor vehicles.  (5) "Hydrogen facility" or "facility" means a fueling station or a fuel cell site that will store or dispense hydrogen for use as a transportation fuel and motor vehicle fuel or in a fuel cell.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 254, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 14, 2010).
SC Code § 23-9-540 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 9 - State Fire Marshal|Section 23-9-540. Fire marshal to permit hydrogen facilities; delegation of permitting authority; fees.

 Only the State Fire Marshal may:  (1) permit a hydrogen facility in this State, although he may delegate this permitting authority to a county or municipal official if the:  (a) county or municipality served by the official has at least three hydrogen fueling stations to be renovated or constructed in its jurisdiction; and  (b) official completes prescribed training and obtains certification pursuant to Section 23-9-550(3).  (2) impose a fee related to the permitting, licensing, or inspection of a hydrogen fueling station under this article, in addition to the application filing fee provided in Section 23-9-560(B)(1). The State Fire Marshal may not delegate this authority to impose a fee.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 254, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 14, 2010).
SC Code § 23-9-550 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 9 - State Fire Marshal|Section 23-9-550. Fire marshal duties.

 (A) The State Fire Marshal shall:  (1) ensure that the laws of this State governing gaseous and liquefied hydrogen at a hydrogen facility are executed faithfully;  (2) require conformance with fire prevention and protection standards based on nationally recognized standards prescribed by law or regulation for the prevention of fire and the protection of life and property;  (3) develop training and certification requirements a county or municipal official must satisfy to grant a permit to a hydrogen facility through a delegation of the State Fire Marshal's authority under Section 23-9-540, subject to the limits in subsection (B) of this section;  (4) develop minimum requirements for the design, construction, location, installation, and operation of equipment for storing, handling, and dispensing hydrogen at a facility. These requirements must:  (a) reasonably be necessary to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the public and a person using these materials; and  (b) substantially conform to the generally accepted standards of safety concerning hydrogen;  (5) impose at least semi-annual random inspections of a facility licensed under this article to determine the hydrogen's value for fueling and the facility's safety; and  (6) promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the requirements of this article.  (B) When a codes and standards organization certified by the American National Standards Institute develops a standard procedure for training and certifying a county or municipal official to permit to a hydrogen facility, the State Fire Marshal may adopt this procedure.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 254, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 14, 2010).
SC Code § 23-9-560 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 9 - State Fire Marshal|Section 23-9-560. Application to renovate or construct a facility to store or dispense hydrogen; contents; filing fees; hearing.

 (A) A party seeking to renovate or construct a facility to store or dispense hydrogen must apply to the State Fire Marshal or his certified designee by registered mail, return receipt requested, for approval before beginning the renovation construction. An application must include:  (1) a site plan;  (2) an accidental release plan;  (3) piping layout with valves and fitting details;  (4) normal and emergency ventilation designs;  (5) tank capacity and design standards;  (6) electrical plan; tank and piping support details;  (7) information concerning on-site fire protection equipment;  (8) information concerning tank location with respect to other tanks and dikes; and  (9) other information the State Fire Marshal considers relevant for evaluating the application.  (B) The State Fire Marshal:  (1) may charge an application filing fee of ten dollars that must be paid before an application may be accepted;  (2) may conduct a hearing on an application; and  (3) shall approve or deny an application within sixty calendar days or the application automatically is considered approved.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 254, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 14, 2010).
SC Code § 23-9-570 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 9 - State Fire Marshal|Section 23-9-570. Violation of article; penalties.

 (A) A person who conveys or offers to convey hydrogen in violation of this article may be subject to an administrative fine, stop-sale order, or both, at the discretion of the State Fire Marshal.  (B) An administrative fine must not be assessed for an amount greater than one thousand dollars unless the violation:  (1) threatens public health or safety;  (2) is committed knowingly and intentionally; or  (3) reflects a continuing and repetitive pattern of disregard for the requirements of this article.  (C) An administrative fine may not exceed ten thousand dollars for a violation.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 254, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 14, 2010).
SC Code § 23-10-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 10 - South Carolina Fire Academy|Section 23-10-10. Operation of South Carolina Fire Academy; Fire Academy advisory committee created; membership.

 The State Fire Marshal has the sole responsibility for the operation of the South Carolina Fire Academy (Academy). The Academy is operated for the express purpose of upgrading the state's paid, volunteer, and industrial fire service personnel. All buildings, facilities, equipment, property, and instructional materials which are now or become a part of the Academy are assigned to the Academy and may not be integrated with any other local or state agency, association, department, or technical education center, without the consent of the Director of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation or his designee.  There is created the South Carolina Fire Academy Advisory Committee which shall advise and assist the State Fire Marshal in developing a comprehensive training program based upon the needs of the fire service in this State. Membership on the committee includes:  (A) the Chairman and appointed members of the Fire School Committee of the South Carolina State Firemen's Association. The Chairman of the Fire School Committee also shall serve as the Chairman of the South Carolina Fire Academy Advisory Committee;  (B) one member from the South Carolina Fire Chief's Association appointed by the president;  (C) one member from the South Carolina Fire Inspectors Association appointed by the president;  (D) one member from the South Carolina Society of Fire Service Instructors Association appointed by the president;  (E) one member from the Professional Firefighters Association appointed by the president;  (F) one member from the South Carolina Chapter of International Association of Arson Investigators appointed by the president;  (G) the Director of the South Carolina Fire Academy who shall serve as secretary without voting privileges. Membership from the South Carolina Fire Academy is limited to the director only;  (H) one industrial fire protection representative appointed by the president of the South Carolina Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers;  (I) the Executive Director of the South Carolina State Firemen's Association who shall serve as a member ex officio without voting privileges;  (J) the State Fire Marshal as a member ex officio without voting privileges;  (K) one member from higher education having experience and training in curriculum development appointed by the Director of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation; and  (L) one member from the South Carolina Fire and Life Safety Education Association appointed by the president.  HISTORY: 1979 Act No. 190, Section 10; 1986 Act No. 347, Section 5; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 355; 2000 Act No. 386, Section 3.
SC Code § 23-10-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 10 - South Carolina Fire Academy|Section 23-10-20. Purchase and issuance of clothing to staff.

 The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is authorized to purchase and issue clothing to the staff of the State Fire Academy.  HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 353, Section 2, Pt 17B, eff July 1, 2009.
SC Code § 23-11-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 11 - Sheriffs--election, Qualifications And Vacancies In Office|Section 23-11-10. Time for election.

 There shall be an election for sheriff held in each county at the general election in each presidential election year.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 53-51; 1952 Code Section 53-51; 1942 Code Section 3473; 1932 Code Section 3473; Civ. C. '22 Section 2022; Civ. C. '12 Section 1136; Civ. C. '02 Section 820; G. S. 642; R. S. 703; 1870 (14) 338; 1882 (18) 682; 1885 (19) 144; 1888 (20) 171; 1933 (38) 97.
SC Code § 23-11-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 11 - Sheriffs--election, Qualifications And Vacancies In Office|Section 23-11-20. Oath.

 Every sheriff before entering upon the duties of his office shall, in addition to the oath of office prescribed in Article 3, section 26, of the Constitution, take the oath required of such officer by Section 8-3-20 and such oaths shall be endorsed on the commission and shall be taken and subscribed before the clerk of the court of the county. At the next term of the circuit court in the county he shall produce his commission, which shall be read in open court and recorded in the journal.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 53-53; 1952 Code Section 53-53; 1942 Code in the journal. Section 3481; 1932 Code Section 3481; Civ. C. '22 Section 2030; Civ. C. '12 Section 1144; Civ. C. '02 Section 828; G. S. 650; R. S. 711; 1816 (6) 27; 1880 (17) 502.
SC Code § 23-11-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 11 - Sheriffs--election, Qualifications And Vacancies In Office|Section 23-11-30. Bond.

 The sheriffs of the several counties, before receiving their commissions, shall enter into bonds to be executed by them and any number of sureties, not exceeding twelve nor (except as provided in Section 8-3-90) less than two, to be approved by a majority of the governing body of the county in the sum of ten thousand dollars, and every sheriff shall procure other satisfactory security when duly required. Such bond shall be filed in the office of the State Treasurer, duly executed and approved, within thirty days from the time the sheriff-elect receives notice that the election is declared.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 53-54; 1952 Code Section 53-54; 1942 Code Sections 3478, 3479; 1932 Code Sections 3478, 3479; Civ. C. '22 Sections 2027, 2028; Civ. C. '12 Sections 1141, 1142; Civ. C. '02 Sections 825, 826; G. S. 647, 648; R. S. 708, 709; 1839 (11) 37; 1868 (14) 19; 1875 (16) 4; 1878 (16) 518; (17) 366, 681; 1897 (22) 441; 1903 (24) 29; 1905 (24) 902; 1909 (26) 38; 1919 (31) 75; 1927 (35) 227, 304; 1932 (37) 1118; 1933 (38) 256; 1936 (39) 1390; 1937 (40) 375; 1941 (42) 127.
SC Code § 23-11-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 11 - Sheriffs--election, Qualifications And Vacancies In Office|Section 23-11-40. Vacancies in office.

 (A) If any vacancy occurs in the office of sheriff in any county of this State less than one year prior to the next general election for county sheriffs, the Governor may appoint some suitable person who must be an elector of the county and who, upon qualifying, according to law, is entitled to enter upon and hold the office until a sheriff is elected and qualifies in the election and is subject to all the duties and liabilities incident to the officer during the term of his service in the office.  (B) If any vacancy occurs in the office more than one year prior to the next general election for county sheriffs, the Governor shall appoint some suitable person as provided in subsection (A) until a special election is held to elect a sheriff to hold the office until a sheriff is elected and qualifies in the next general election for county sheriffs.  (C) If any vacancy occurs in the office at any time and is created by suspension by the Governor upon any sheriff's indictment, the Governor shall appoint some suitable person, as provided for in subsection (A), to hold the office until the suspended sheriff is acquitted, or the indictment is otherwise disposed of, or until a sheriff is elected and qualifies in the next general election for county sheriffs, whichever event occurs first.  (D) The chief deputy or second-in-command of the sheriff's office shall act as sheriff until the vacancy is filled, except in the case when a vacancy occurs as a result of an indictment, where the vacancy will be filled as provided in Section 23-11-50. While acting as sheriff, the chief deputy or second-in-command is subject to the duties and liabilities incident to the office of sheriff.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 53-56; 1952 Code Section 53-56; 1942 Code Section 3474; 1932 Code Section 3474; Civ. C. '22 Section 2023; Civ. C. '12 Section 1137; Civ. C. '02 Section 821; G. S. 643; R. S. 704; 1870 (14) 374; 1877 (16) 232; 1878 (16) 507, 716; 1936 (39) 1541; 1986 Act No. 384, Section 1; 1987 Act No. 52, Section 1; 1989 Act No. 51, Section 1.
SC Code § 23-11-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 11 - Sheriffs--election, Qualifications And Vacancies In Office|Section 23-11-50. Coroner shall act as sheriff during vacancy.

 The coroner, during the continuance of any such vacancy occurring as a result of the indictment of the sheriff and until the office is filled by appointment or election, shall assume the office, discharge its duties, incur its liabilities and be entitled to its fees and emoluments. He shall, for such purpose, take charge of the books and papers of the office and occupy the apartment allowed to the sheriff for transacting the business of his office.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 53-58; 1952 Code Section 53-58; 1942 Code Section 3475; 1932 Code Section 3475; Civ. C. '22 Section 2024; Civ. C. '12 Section 1138; Civ. C. '02 Section 822; G. S. 644; R. S. 705; 1839 (11) 78; 1989 Act No. 51, Section 3.
SC Code § 23-13-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 13 - Deputy Sheriffs Generally|Section 23-13-10. Appointment; approval by court; responsibility of sheriff for acts of deputy.

 The sheriff may appoint one or more deputies to be approved by the judge of the circuit court or any circuit judge presiding therein. Such appointment shall be evidenced by a certificate thereof, signed by the sheriff, and shall continue during his pleasure. The sheriff shall in all cases be answerable for neglect of duty or misconduct in office of any deputy.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 53-71; 1952 Code Section 53-71; 1942 Code Section 3486; 1932 Code Sections 3486, 3487; Civ. C. '22 Section 2032; Civ. C. '12 Section 1146; Civ. C. '02 Section 830; G. S. 652, 653; R. S. 713; 1870 (14) 332; 1880 (17) 4; 1927 (35) 44; 1936 (39) 1390; 1937 (40) 86.
SC Code § 23-13-15 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 13 - Deputy Sheriffs Generally|Section 23-13-15. Patrol of homeowner's association territory; compensation from association funds.

 A sheriff is authorized to employ a deputy and pay his compensation from funds received from a residential homeowner's association in the county and, in doing so, may assign that deputy to patrol the territory comprising the geographical area represented by the homeowner's association. Nothing herein shall prevent the sheriff from assigning such deputy to other areas or to perform other duties, if, in the sheriff's discretion, it is necessary to do so.  HISTORY: 1990 Act No. 561, Section 1.