The bill H. 3222 aims to amend Section 4-9-145 of the South Carolina Code of Laws concerning litter control officers. It revises the criteria for determining the maximum number of litter control officers that a county can appoint and commission. Specifically, the bill stipulates that the number of officers must not exceed either the number appointed as of July 1, 2001, or one officer for every twenty-five thousand residents in the county, based on the most recent census. Additionally, it ensures that each county can appoint at least one officer regardless of population size.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the powers of litter control officers, stating that those who are certified as law enforcement officers may exercise arrest authority related to their primary duties of enforcing litter control laws. However, it restricts these officers from making incidental arrests for other violations unless they are actively enforcing litter control laws. The bill also defines "litter control officer" as a code enforcement officer authorized to enforce relevant laws and ordinances. The act will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 4-9-145
Latest Version: 4-9-145