This act amends the law of this State relating to procedures for acquisitions of property and to the exercise of the power of eminent domain. It is the intention of the General Assembly that this act is designed to create a uniform procedure for all exercise of eminent domain power in this State. It is not intended by the creation of this act to alter the substantive law of condemnation, and any uncertainty as to construction which might arise must be resolved in a manner consistent with this declaration. In the event of conflict between this act and any other law with respect to any subject governed by this act, this act shall prevail.
S.C. Code Ann. § 28-2-20
Intent of General Assembly
Known as the The South Carolina Eminent Domain Procedure Act
The act spans §§ 28–28 (39 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Georgetown Cnty. v. Davis & Floyd, Inc. (2019)
Most recently applied in Georgetown Cnty. v. Davis & Floyd, Inc. (February 2019)
1987 Act No. 173, SECTION 1.
Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.