South Carolina legislation · 126th General Assembly
South Carolina S463: Public Boat Landings
Status: Signed into law, May 26, 2026
What the bill says
To amend the south carolina code of laws by amending section 50-21-125, relating to restrictions on swimming near public landings on lakes or reservoirs owned or maintained by an investor-owned utility, so as to provide for restrictions on swimming near public boating landings on lakes or reservoirs owned or maintained by the south carolina public service authority. b e it enacted by the general assembly of the state of south carolina: s ection 1. a rticle 1, chapter 21, title 50 of the s.c. code is amended by adding: s ection 50-21-128. it is unlawful for a person to swim within fifty.
From the amended text, April 2, 2026:
A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-21-125, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON SWIMMING NEAR PUBLIC LANDINGS ON LAKES OR RESERVOIRS OWNED OR MAINTAINED BY AN INVESTOR-OWNED UTILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RESTRICTIONS ON SWIMMING NEAR PUBLIC BOATING LANDINGS ON LAKES OR RESERVOIRS OWNED OR MAINTAINED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY. B e it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina: S ECTION 1. A rticle 1, Chapter 21, Title 50 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding: S ection 50-21-128. It is unlawful for a person to swim within fifty feet of a public boat landing or ramp maintained by the South Carolina Public Service Authority, if the landing or ramp is clearly marked with signage prohibiting swimming. S ECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Sponsors
- Lawrence Grooms (R, 37) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Act No. 124
- : Effective date 05/15/26
- : Signed By Governor