(a) This chapter takes effect July 1, 2001.

(b) This chapter applies to a letter of credit that is issued on or after the effective date of this chapter. This chapter does not apply to a transaction, event, obligation, or duty arising out of or associated with a letter of credit that was issued before the effective date of this chapter.

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 36-5-119

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.

(c) A transaction arising out of or associated with a letter of credit that was issued before the effective date of this chapter and the rights, obligations, and interests flowing from that transaction are governed by any statute or other law amended or repealed by this chapter as if repeal or amendment had not occurred and may be terminated, completed, consummated, or enforced under that statute or other law.