Proceedings to condemn existing waterworks shall not be instituted until after an election ordered by the city or town council upon thirty days' notice shall have determined, by a majority of the qualified electors of the city or town, the policy of the city or town in favor of municipal ownership of waterworks.
Election prerequisite to condemnation of waterworks
S.C. Code Ann. § 5-31-630, under Title 5, Chapter 31.
S.C. Code Ann. § 5-31-630