# S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-90: SECTION 55-1-90. State-owned aircraft used by state agencies; use of aircraft by governmental bodies not part of the state government, hospitals or medical centers

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## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-90
- **Heading:** SECTION 55-1-90. State-owned aircraft used by state agencies; use of aircraft by governmental bodies not part of the state government, hospitals or medical centers
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 55 / Chapter 1 / Section 55-1-90

## Text

State-owned aircraft may be used by state agencies, and other governmental bodies or political subdivisions within the state for matters pertinent to, and in the normal course of business for the governmental entities. Use of state aircraft by other governmental bodies or political subdivisions that are not a part of South Carolina State government must be accompanied by a written statement by a legislative sponsor or a sponsor from an agency of the State attesting to the need for one or more flight operations. The written statement must be in a manner acceptable to the division. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the division from entering into agreements with a public hospital or medical center owned, operated, or supported in whole or in part by state funds for the purpose of transporting personnel or patients, whether on an emergency basis or otherwise, as long as payment is made, including any insurance proceeds, to the State Treasurer. All funds paid for use of state aircraft under this section must be deposited into the general fund and credited to the division. The division may adopt rules and promulgate regulations governing this section. Effect of Amendment The 1993 amendment substituted "division" for "State Aeronautics Commission". The 2012 amendment rewrote the section.

## Nearby sections

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