DEC 01, 1986

Concerning two questions. Can a county council legislate, create, or establish another (new) petition law which has not been specifically legislated by the General Assembly under the Home Rule Act, Title 4 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976, as amended)? Can a county council enact (adopt) county ordinances to amend existing petition laws which have been legislated and enacted by the General Assembly under the Home Rule Act?

Requested by: The Honorable Caldwell T. Hinson, Senator, District No. 16

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