South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

H 3262 — Farm structures

Last action — Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 05, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-9-65, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENTS OF FARM STRUCTURES, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN CONVERTED FARM STRUCTURES USED FOR PUBLIC OR PRIVATE EVENTS.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

24 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill H 3262 updates the definition of "farm structure" under South Carolina law. It now exempts certain converted farm structures that can hold up to 300 people from regulation if they are used for events like weddings or meetings. This change is significant because it allows farms to utilize their facilities for public and private gatherings without the burden of additional regulations, potentially boosting local economies and promoting rural tourism.

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2025-2026 Bill 3262 Text of Previous Version (Dec.
06, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3262Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-9-65, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENTS OF FARM STRUCTURES, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN CONVERTED FARM STRUCTURES USED FOR PUBLIC OR PRIVATE EVENTS.
  Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
  SECTION 1.  Section 6-9-65(A) of the S.C.
Code is amended to read:
      (A) For purposes of this section, "farm structure" means a structure which is constructed on a farm, other than a residence or a structure attached to it, for use on the farm including, but not limited to, barns, sheds, and poultry houses, but not public livestock areas.
For purposes of this section, "farm structure" does not include a structure originally qualifying as a "farm structure" but later converted to another use except for a farm structure that can accommodate up to three hundred people and is used for public or private events including, but not limited to, weddings, receptions, meetings, demonstrations of farm activities, meals, and other events that are taking place on the farm because of its farm or rural setting.
  SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

  2. Introduced and read first time

  3. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

  4. Prefiled

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (166)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 3262 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-9-65, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENTS OF FARM STRUCTURES, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN CONVERTED FARM STRUCTURES USED FOR PUBLIC OR PRIVATE EVENTS.
Who sponsors H 3262?
H 3262 is sponsored by Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope, Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon, Representative William M. "Bill" Chumley, and Representative Steven Wayne Long.
What is the current status of H 3262?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 05, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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