The bill S. 957 aims to amend Section 4-9-145 of the South Carolina Code of Laws concerning litter control officers. It authorizes litter control and code enforcement officers to request access to blighted properties and establishes procedures for obtaining a search warrant if access is denied. The amendment clarifies the powers and duties of code enforcement officers, including their ability to conduct inspections and investigations on properties deemed nuisances or blighted due to solid waste.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for obtaining a search warrant, which includes the requirement for an affidavit from an officer detailing the need for entry and the attempts made to gain permission from the property owner. The search warrant must be executed within ten days and returned within thirty days, with specific record-keeping requirements for the issuing circuit judge or magistrate. This legislation is designed to enhance the enforcement of litter control laws and improve the management of blighted properties in South Carolina.

Statutes affected:
02/25/2026: 4-9-145
Latest Version: 4-9-145