Whenever the citizens of two or more counties desire to consolidate them into one they shall file a petition with the Governor to that effect, signed by one third of the qualified electors residing in the counties, and upon the filing of such petition the same proceedings shall be had as in the formation of new counties provided for in this chapter. At the election ordered upon such petition the electors shall vote for or against consolidation, the name of the new county and the location of the county seat.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-166; 1952 Code Section 14-166; 1942 Code Section 3040; 1932 Code Section 3040; Civ. C. '22 Section 732; Civ. C. '12 Section 648; Civ. C. '02 Section 581.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 7 - Creation Of New Counties And Consolidation Of Counties
Section 4-7-10. Certain shaped counties shall not be established.
Section 4-7-20. Petition for formation of new counties.
Section 4-7-30. Procedures when there is no voting place in area affected.
Section 4-7-40. Petitioners to deposit money to cover costs.
Section 4-7-50. Appointment of commission.
Section 4-7-60. Composition of commission.
Section 4-7-70. Appointment and duties of surveyors.
Section 4-7-80. Commission to investigate and report facts.
Section 4-7-90. Election for new county; time and place.
Section 4-7-100. Conduct of election; appointment of managers.
Section 4-7-110. Canvassing election returns and certifying results.
Section 4-7-120. Election protests or contests.
Section 4-7-130. General Assembly shall create new county if certain conditions are met.
Section 4-7-140. Payment of costs by new county; tax.
Section 4-7-150. Time between elections for new counties.
Section 4-7-160. Procedures when citizens desire two or more counties to consolidate.