South Carolina S 703: AJ Dickerson

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2025-2026 Bill 703 Text of Previous Version (Dec. 10, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 703

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 
5-3-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MUNICIPALITY MAY REQUIRE BY ORDINANCE THE 
COUNTY GOVERNING BODY'S APPROVAL PRIOR TO ANNEXING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 
COUNTY.

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

SECTION 1. Chapter 3, Title 5 of the S.C. Code is amended by 
adding:

 Section 
5-3-105. A municipality may require by ordinance that it will not initiate an 
annexation procedure unless it has the agreement and approval of the county 
governing body where the property to be annexed is located.

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

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