Chapter

Creation of New Counties and Consolidation of Counties

S.C. Code Ann. § 4-7-10— Certain shaped counties shall not be established
S.C. Code Ann. § 4-7-20— Petition for formation of new counties
S.C. Code Ann. § 4-7-30— Procedures when there is no voting place in area affected
S.C. Code Ann. § 4-7-40— Petitioners to deposit money to cover costs
S.C. Code Ann. § 4-7-50— Appointment of commission
S.C. Code Ann. § 4-7-60— Composition of commission
S.C. Code Ann. § 4-7-70— Appointment and duties of surveyors
S.C. Code Ann. § 4-7-80— Commission to investigate and report facts
S.C. Code Ann. § 4-7-90— Election for new county; time and place
S.C. Code Ann. § 4-7-100— Conduct of election; appointment of managers
S.C. Code Ann. § 4-7-110— Canvassing election returns and certifying results
S.C. Code Ann. § 4-7-120— Election protests or contests
S.C. Code Ann. § 4-7-130— General Assembly shall create new county if certain conditions are met
S.C. Code Ann. § 4-7-140— Payment of costs by new county; tax
S.C. Code Ann. § 4-7-150— Time between elections for new counties
S.C. Code Ann. § 4-7-160— Procedures when citizens desire two or more counties to consolidate