Greenbelt access
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires that any greenbelt project in South Carolina that receives public incentives to purchase land must make that land accessible to the public within three years of acquiring it. The bill defines ‘greenbelt project’ and ‘public incentive’ to clarify the scope of the requirements. If the accessibility requirement is not met, any public incentives previously awarded must be repaid with interest within 24 months. This legislation aims to ensure public access to land preserved through greenbelt projects.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘greenbelt project’ as a public project focused on preserving open space.
- Defines ‘public incentive’ as various forms of financial assistance offered to attract greenbelt projects.
- Requires greenbelt projects receiving public incentives to make acquired land accessible to the public.
- Sets a three-year timeframe for making land accessible.
- Specifies a repayment requirement for public incentives if accessibility is not met within the timeframe.
- Addresses violations of the accessibility requirement by requiring repayment of incentives.
Who is affected
- Developers of greenbelt projects
- Government agencies providing incentives
- Taxpayers funding incentives
- The public, as it relates to access to preserved land
- South Carolina
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