South Carolina H 4460: Cleveland School fire, 100th anniversary

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2025-2026 Bill 4460 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 30, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4460

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 
27-1-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEED RESTRICTION, COVENANT, OR A HOMEOWNERS' 
ASSOCIATION DOCUMENT MUST NOT PROHIBIT THE INSTALLATION OF A SOLAR ENERGY 
SYSTEM THAT CANNOT BE SEEN FROM THE STREET OR COMMON AREA SURROUNDING A 
RESIDENCE.

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

SECTION 1. Chapter 1, Title 27 of the S.C. Code is amended by 
adding:

 Section 
27-1-65. (A) A restrictive covenant, 
declaration, rule, contractual provision, or other provision concerning the 
installation and utilization of a solar energy system found in a deed, 
contract, lease, rental agreement, or the governing documents of a homeowners' 
association must not prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the 
installation and utilization of a solar energy system that cannot be seen from 
the street or a common area surrounding a residence.

 (B) 
Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit a homeowners' association 
from requiring reasonable design accommodations to ensure that a solar energy 
system is installed in a manner that is consistent with the aesthetic 
requirements applicable to all homeowners' association members.

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval 
by the Governor.

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