# S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-40: SECTION 31-15-40. Power of municipality to declare nuisances not impaired

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## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-40
- **Heading:** SECTION 31-15-40. Power of municipality to declare nuisances not impaired
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 31 / Chapter 15 / Article 1 / Section 31-15-40

## Text

Nothing in SECTION 31-15-30 shall be construed to impair or limit in any way the power of a municipality to define and declare nuisances and to cause their removal or abatement by summary proceedings or otherwise.

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