More than 30 South Carolina House of Representatives members, led by Rep. Gary Brewer, have introduced bipartisan legislation to lower boat owners’ costs and modernize state regulations.
Filed last week, H. 3858 proposes a 50% reduction in boat property taxes and seeks to eliminate the requirement for outboard motor titling. This would align the state with more than 44 others by simplifying the ownership process.
“For too long, high property taxes and burdensome titling requirements have discouraged South Carolinians from enjoying the open water,” bill sponsor Brewer said in a statement from the South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance. “This bill ensures that boaters and anglers can afford the boats and equipment made in our state that they need to make the most of our beautiful waterways.”
The South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance urges boaters, anglers and industry stakeholders to join in advocating for the legislation, the statement said.
