A bill

to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 23-31-215, relating to Issuance of permits, so as to REMOVE THE APPLICATION FEE; and by adding Section 12-6-3810 so as to PROVIDE FOR A REFUNDABLE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR THE COMPLETION OF A BASIC OR ADVANCED HANDGUN EDUCATION COURSE.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1.   Article 25, Chapter 6, Title 12 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

   Section 12-6-3810.   A resident taxpayer is allowed a refundable individual income tax credit of no more than one hundred dollars for successfully completing a basic or advanced handgun education course offered by a state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency or a nationally recognized organization that promotes gun safety that is sufficient to satisfy the training requirements for a concealable weapon permit pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 31, Title 23.

SECTION 2.   This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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