An ordinance adopted by the governing body of a municipality may authorize a public officer to exercise such powers as may be necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this article, including the following powers in addition to others herein granted:
(1) To investigate the dwelling conditions in the municipality in order to determine which dwellings therein are unfit for human habitation;
(2) To administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence;
(3) To enter upon premises for the purpose of making examinations, provided such entries be made in such manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession;
(4) To appoint and fix the duties of such officers, agents and employees as he deems necessary to carry out the purposes of the ordinances; and
(5) To delegate any of his functions and powers under the ordinances to such officers and agents as he may designate.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 36-508; 1952 Code Section 36-508; 1942 Code Section 5271-87; 1939 (41) 347; 1945 (44) 156.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 31 - Housing and Redevelopment
Chapter 15 - Dwellings Unfit For Human Habitation
Section 31-15-10. Definitions.
Section 31-15-20. Repairing, closing, or demolishing unfit dwellings.
Section 31-15-30. Provisions permitted to be included in ordinances relating to unfit dwellings.
Section 31-15-40. Power of municipality to declare nuisances not impaired.
Section 31-15-50. Standards in ordinances for determining fitness of dwelling for human habitation.
Section 31-15-60. Service of complaints or orders; posting and filing copies.
Section 31-15-70. Rights of persons affected by orders.
Section 31-15-80. Provisions in ordinances with respect to powers of public officer.
Section 31-15-90. Sale of materials of removed or demolished dwelling.
Section 31-15-100. Funds for enforcement; estimate of amount needed.
Section 31-15-110. Establishment by municipality of commission to exercise powers of public officer.
Section 31-15-120. Article provisions are cumulative.
Section 31-15-310. Definitions.
Section 31-15-320. Repairing, closing, or demolishing unfit dwellings.
Section 31-15-330. Provisions permitted to be included in ordinances relating to unfit dwellings.
Section 31-15-340. Power of county to declare nuisances not impaired.
Section 31-15-350. Standards in ordinances for determining fitness of dwelling for human habitation.
Section 31-15-360. Service of complaints or orders; posting and filing copies.
Section 31-15-370. Rights of persons affected by orders.
Section 31-15-380. Provisions in ordinances with respect to powers of public officer.
Section 31-15-390. Sale of materials of removed or demolished dwelling.