The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of this State, for the increase of their commerce, welfare, and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions, and as the operation and maintenance of a project by the authority or its agent or a participating institution for higher learning will constitute the performance of an essential public function, neither the authority nor its agent shall be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon or in respect of a project or any property acquired or owned by the authority under the provisions of this chapter or upon the income therefrom, and any bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter, their transfer, and the income therefrom, including any profit made on the sale thereof, shall at all times be free from taxation of every kind by the State and by the municipalities and other political subdivisions in the State."
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-41.14; 1969 (56) 444; 1993 Act No. 167, Section 11.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Section 59-109-10. Short title.
Section 59-109-20. Legislative declaration of policy and purpose.
Section 59-109-30. Definitions.
Section 59-109-50. Purpose of authority; powers enumerated.
Section 59-109-70. Acquisition of property by authority.
Section 59-109-90. Bond anticipation notes; issuance, terms, form, and execution of bonds and notes.
Section 59-109-100. Trust agreement to secure bonds.
Section 59-109-110. Bonds not considered debt or liability of State or any political subdivision.
Section 59-109-130. Monies received deemed trust funds.
Section 59-109-140. Enforcement of rights of bondholders.
Section 59-109-150. Exemption from taxation.
Section 59-109-160. Bonds as legal investments.