Agricultural businesses considered for economic development awards

S.C. Code Ann. § 13-1-1780, under Title 13, Chapter 1.

S.C. Code Ann. § 13-1-1780

In awarding benefits for economic development projects, including awards from the Governor's Closing Fund, the Department of Commerce and the coordinating council must consider agricultural businesses. The Department of Commerce and the coordinating council must consider the number of jobs created, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal jobs, and the total investment made, including the cost of the real property.