The bill H. 4706 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 15-1-350, which provides specific protections for racing facilities against nuisance and taking claims from surrounding property owners. Under this new provision, a racing facility will not be subject to legal action from nearby landowners if the facility's developer has obtained all necessary construction permits and established vested rights in the property before the surrounding property owner purchased their land or built any structures in the vicinity of the racing facility. The bill defines the "area of the racing facility" as a three-mile radius from the facility's perimeter and outlines what constitutes a "racing facility."

Additionally, the bill includes a clause that clarifies the impact of its enactment on existing laws, stating that any repeal or amendment does not affect pending actions, rights, duties, or liabilities that were established under the previous law. This ensures that any ongoing legal matters or rights are preserved despite the changes introduced by the bill. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/17/2025: 15-1-350
Latest Version: 15-1-350