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South CarolinaS 0171126th General Assembly (2025-2026)SenateWALLET
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 75, TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR WASTE TIRE MANIFESTS AND RELATED PROVISIONS; BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 75, TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE INSTALLATION OF UNSAFE USED TIRES, AND RELATED PROVISIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-96-170, RELATING TO WASTE TIRES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY MAY CHARGE UP TO FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS AS A TIPPING FEE; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-96-170, RELATING TO WASTE TIRES, SO AS TO AMEND THE COLLECTION OF THE FEE TO INCLUDE USED TIRES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE WASTE TIRE FEE AND RELATED WASTE TIRE FUNDS, TO REMOVE THE REBATE PROVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATEWIDE MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TIRE-DERIVED PRODUCTS; AND TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Sponsored By: Michael W. Gambrell (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Summary
Regrooved and Regroovable Tires
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Grants to grow tire recycling markets
Starting May 12, 2025, the state runs a Waste Tire Grant Trust Fund to help counties and businesses recycle tires. Grants can fund processing plants, tire removal, research, buying recycled products, and markets like rubber-modified asphalt. A 10-member review committee vets proposals, and the State Solid Waste Advisory Council makes awards. Business grantees must meet job-creation rules. DES also works with the Department of Commerce on a statewide market plan and annual reviews.
No unsafe used tires on cars
You cannot install an unsafe used tire on a passenger car or light truck. Unsafe means tread worn to 2/32 inch or less, exposed plies, improper repairs, defaced DOT number, inner-liner or bead damage, internal separation, or a federal recall tire. The rule starts May 12, 2025. It does not cover retread sellers, tires on vehicles sold with wheels already on, or tires for farm or off-road use. The law does not create a new private lawsuit for negligence per se.
New $2 fee on tire sales
Starting May 12, 2025, you pay a $2 fee for each new or used DOT-numbered tire you buy. The fee does not apply to farm or agricultural tires. The Department of Revenue collects the fee monthly from sellers. $1.50 per tire (after credits) goes to counties for tire collection and recycling. The rest goes to the Waste Tire Grant Trust Fund run by DES.
New tracking rules for tire haulers
Starting May 12, 2025, tire haulers moving 15 or more waste tires must use a state manifest for each load and submit it within 60 days. A copy must stay in the vehicle, and generators and receiving sites must keep records for three years. Haulers must place a DES decal on the back of the vehicle; late renewal penalties are $10, $25, $50, or $75 based on how late. The state keeps a list of permitted waste tire facilities, and retailers can contract registered haulers to deliver there. DES and the Department of Revenue share data and can require electronic reporting and audits.
Higher county tipping fees for tires
Starting May 12, 2025, counties can set tipping fees on waste tires in certain cases. If tires are from out of state, lack a DOT number, or no fee was paid elsewhere, counties can charge up to $400 per ton. If you show proper documents, counties can charge up to $150 per ton. Counties may add charges for heavy or oversized tires and may ask for proof of purchase. They may not add extra fees on waste tires made in the county except as allowed above.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Michael W. Gambrell
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Billy Garrett
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/6/2025
(Regrooved and Regroovable Tires)to concur
Yes: 45 • No: 0
House vote • 5/1/2025
(Regrooved and Regroovable Tires)Passage of Bill
Yes: 79 • No: 23
Senate vote • 4/3/2025
(Regrooved and Regroovable Tires)2nd Reading
Yes: 37 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act No. 33
5/19/2025legislatureEffective date 05/12/25
5/19/2025legislatureSigned By Governor
5/12/2025GovernorRatified R 51
5/8/2025legislatureRoll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
5/6/2025SenateConcurred in House amendment and enrolled
5/6/2025SenateRead third time and returned to Senate with amendments
5/2/2025HouseUnanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
5/1/2025HouseRoll call Yeas-79 Nays-23
5/1/2025HouseRead second time
5/1/2025HouseAmended
5/1/2025HouseCommittee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry
4/30/2025HouseReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
4/9/2025HouseIntroduced and read first time
4/9/2025HouseScrivener's error corrected
4/4/2025legislatureRead third time and sent to House
4/4/2025SenateUnanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
4/3/2025SenateRoll call Ayes-37 Nays-0
4/3/2025SenateRead second time
4/3/2025SenateAmended
4/3/2025SenateScrivener's error corrected
3/28/2025legislatureCommittee Amendment Adopted
3/19/2025SenateScrivener's error corrected
2/25/2025legislatureCommittee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry
2/18/2025SenateReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
1/14/2025Senate
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