South Carolina S 668: Ports Authority Board

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2025-2026 Bill 668 Text of Previous Version (May. 08, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 668

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING 
SECTION 54-3-10, RELATING TO THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY'S BOARD MEMBERSHIP, SO 
AS TO PROVIDE THAT AT LEAST ONE OF THE MEMBERS MUST BE A RESIDENT OF BERKELEY, CHARLESTON, 
OR DORCHESTER COUNTY.

Be it enacted by the 
General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Section 54-3-10(A) of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

 (A) There is created the South Carolina 
State Ports Authority. The governing body of the authority is a board of 
directors consisting of eleven members, nine voting members appointed by the 
Governor as provided in Section 54-3-20, the Secretary of Transportation, or 
his designee, and the Secretary of Commerce, or his designee. At least one of the nine voting members appointed by the 
Governor must be a resident of Berkeley, Charleston, or Dorchester County. 
The voting members shall be responsible for setting policies and direction for 
the authority so that the authority may achieve its mission. The powers and 
duties of the authority shall be exercised by the board. The board may delegate 
to one or more officers, agents, or employees such powers and duties as it 
determines are necessary and proper for the effective, efficient operation of 
the port.

SECTION 2. This act takes effect on December 31, 
2026.

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