Bill > H3656

This bill amends South Carolina law by adding a new section to the state's legal code that prevents the Department of Environmental Services from denying property owners the right to repair or replace existing wells or septic tanks solely because alternative water or sewer services are available. Specifically, the legislation ensures that if a property has an existing well or septic system on the date the law takes effect, the property owner will still have the ability to maintain, repair, or replace that system, regardless of whether municipal water or sewer connections are accessible. The bill aims to protect property owners' rights to maintain their existing water and wastewater infrastructure, even in areas where public utility services are present. The new law will go into effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval, providing property owners with more flexibility in managing their on-site water and waste systems.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3656&session=126&summary=B