The bill H. 3230 aims to amend Section 6-1-35 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to the preservation and protection of cemeteries. It authorizes the governing bodies of counties and municipalities to adopt ordinances requiring cemetery owners and operators to maintain, preserve, and protect their cemeteries. The bill outlines enforcement procedures, including the ability for local officials to notify cemetery owners of necessary corrections and to take action if those conditions are not addressed. Additionally, it allows for the costs incurred in maintaining or cleaning up cemeteries to become a lien on the property, collectible as a county or municipal tax.

The bill also clarifies the definition of "maintain, preserve, and protect," indicating that it includes a range of reasonable measures to safeguard cemeteries from destruction and unhealthy conditions. This may involve the installation of signs, markers, fencing, or other features to identify the cemetery and assist in its upkeep. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 6-1-35
Latest Version: 6-1-35
12/06/2024: 6-1-35