§ 6-37-10 Citation of chapter
§ 6-37-20 “Authority”
§ 6-37-30 Function and powers
§ 6-37-40 Members; appointment; terms; compensation
§ 6-37-50 Powers relating to acquiring and operating facilities
§ 6-37-60 Rates for services furnished
§ 6-37-70 Exemption of property from ad valorem taxes
§ 6-37-80 Fiscal year; annual report
§ 6-37-90 Wilful injury or destruction of authority property; penalties
§ 6-37-100 Disposition of revenues
§ 6-37-110 Service contracts with municipalities
§ 6-37-120 Effect of amendment or repeal on contractual obligation

Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 6 > Chapter 37 - Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority

  • 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.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Germane: On the subject of the pending bill or other business; a strict standard of relevance.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.