S.C. Code Ann. § 44-53-1495
Funding contingency
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The provisions of this article are contingent upon the appropriation of state general funds or the availability of financial support from other sources.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 44-53-1495, the rules and programs established by this article of South Carolina law do not automatically take effect or remain in operation as a matter of right — they are conditioned on the state legislature appropriating general funds or on alternative financial support becoming available. In other words, the article's provisions are 'on' only when money to support them has been secured. This is a funding contingency clause, meaning the article's practical reach depends on fiscal decisions made outside the article itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in South Carolina should be aware that the programs or requirements established under this article, per § 44-53-1495, may not be active or enforceable at any given time if the necessary state funding has not been appropriated or alternative financial support has not been secured. Compliant operators generally monitor whether the relevant programs under this article are currently funded before relying on or planning around them. Checking with the relevant state agency or reviewing current appropriations can help clarify whether the article's provisions are presently operative.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants should understand that the rights or programs described in this article of South Carolina law are subject to the funding contingency stated in § 44-53-1495, meaning they may not be available if state funds have not been appropriated or other financial support is lacking. If a tenant believes a program under this article should be available to them, contacting the relevant state agency or a local tenant-rights organization can help clarify whether funding is currently in place. Tenants may also wish to consult publicly available state budget records or legislative updates to understand the current status of appropriations affecting this article.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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