The authority in performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it is not required to pay taxes or assessments upon property or upon its operations or the income from them, or taxes or assessments upon property or loan obligation acquired or used by the authority or upon the income from them. Bonds issued by the authority, the transfer of bonds, and the income from them, are free from taxation and assessment of every kind by this State, and by the project sponsors and other political subdivisions of this State.
HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 513, Section 3.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation
Chapter 5 - South Carolina Water Quality Revolving Fund Authority Act
Section 48-5-40. Powers of authority.
Section 48-5-50. Continuation of existing fund; deposits to fund; use of funds.
Section 48-5-55. Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund; deposits; use of funds.
Section 48-5-60. Authority of Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Section 48-5-110. Requirements for bonds; security for bonds.
Section 48-5-130. Subsequent amendments not to affect prior agreements or vested rights.
Section 48-5-150. Bonds as legal investments; bonds as securities.