(h) possess or consume alcoholic beverages, beer, or wine; provided, however, alcoholic beverages, beer, or wine, must be allowed: (i) when possession and consumption is specifically authorized by the executive director and the event organizer obtains a permit or license if required by the South Carolina Department of Revenue for the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages, beer, or wine at the event; or (ii) at private functions, authorized by the executive director, for which the South Carolina Department of Revenue does not require a permit or license for the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages, beer, or wine; (i) possess, explode, discharge, or ignite fireworks unless specifically permitted by the park; (j) park or leave automobiles, trucks, bicycles, unicycles, tricycles, scooters, mopeds, motorcycles, motorbikes, motorized carts, or other motorized vehicles in areas not specifically designated for that purpose or other than at unauthorized times; and (k) vend, sell, peddle, or offer for sale a commodity or article, except sales conducted by or specifically permitted by the executive director.” SECTION 11. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. / Renumber sections to conform. Amend title to conform. Senator BRIGHT explained the amendment. Point of Order Senator LARRY MARTIN raised a Point of Order under Rule 24A that the amendment was out of order inasmuch as it was not germane to the Bill. Senator LARRY MARTIN spoke on the Point of Order. Senator SHANE MARTIN spoke on the Point of Order. Senator BRIGHT spoke on the Point of Order. Senator HUTTO spoke on the Point of Order. The PRESIDENT took the matter under advisement. Senator BRIGHT resumed speaking on the amendment. The PRESIDENT sustained the Point of Order.
“Section 16-23-465. (A) In addition to the penalties provided for by Sections 1611330, 16-11-620, and 1623460, 23-31-220, and by Article 1, of Chapter 23, of Title 16, a person convicted of carrying a pistol or firearm into a business which sells alcoholic liquor, beer, or wine for consumption on the premises is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than two thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than three two years, or both. In addition to the penalties described above, a person who violates this section while carrying a concealable weapon pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 31, Title 23, must have his concealed weapon permit revoked. (B)(1) This section does not apply to a person carrying a concealable weapon pursuant to and in compliance with Article 4, Chapter 31, Title 23; however, the person shall not consume alcoholic liquor, beer, or wine while carrying the concealable weapon on the business’ premises. A person who violates this subitem may be charged with a violation of subsection (A). (2) A business owner or person in legal possession or control of a business may prohibit the carrying of concealable weapons into the business by posting a ‘NO CONCEALABLE WEAPONS ALLOWED’ sign in compliance with Section 2331235. A person who carries a concealable weapon into a business with a sign posted in compliance with Section 2331235 may be charged with a violation of subsection (A). (3) A business owner or person in legal possession or control of a business may request that a person carrying a concealable weapon leave the business’ premises or request that a person carrying a concealable weapon remove the concealable weapon from the business’ premises. A person carrying a concealable weapon who refuses to leave a business’ premises when requested or refuses to remove the concealable weapon from a business’ premises when requested may be charged with a violation of subsection (A).” / Renumber sections to conform. Amend title to conform. The committee amendment was withdrawn. There being no further amendments, the question then was the third reading of the Bill.