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North Augusta council gives first reading to golf‑cart ordinance amid questions over state preemption
Summary
The council approved first reading of Ordinance 2025‑30 to regulate golf‑cart use, including nighttime operation. City staff cautioned that key equipment and safety rules are mandated by South Carolina law and may be preempted from local change.
North Augusta — The City Council on Dec. 1 gave first‑reading approval to a public‑safety ordinance (2025‑30) that updates rules for golf‑cart operation in the city, including provisions for nighttime use.
City staff explained the draft ordinance mirrors the version discussed at a prior study session and contains provisions that the city cannot alter because they are required by South Carolina…
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