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Local tow operator urges Horry County to loosen brick-and-mortar license rule
Summary
At the May regular meeting, a tow operator from Georgetown County told Horry County Council current business-license rules — which require a brick-and-mortar facility and fencing — make it impossible for some towers to collect stranded vehicles; he asked the council to reconsider the requirement.
Mickey Todd, a tow operator who identified himself as coming from Georgetown County, asked the Horry County Council to reconsider a local business-license rule that requires tow operators to have a brick-and-mortar building and fenced yard before operating in the county.
"If we don't... if we just wanna come over and pick up a car for somebody that breaks down in the county... we can't do that legally," Todd told council during the public input period. He said his company can perform rotation calls in nearby jurisdictions but the current Horry County requirement prevents out-of-county towers from legally retrieving vehicles for motorists who break down.
Todd asked the council to revisit the licensing standard so non‑local towers can legally collect vehicles on emergent calls without establishing a permanent yard in the county. Chair (speaking for council) acknowledged the request and said Councilman Al Allen, chair of the INR committee, would likely review the matter.
The council did not take formal action on the request that night; Todd's comments were noted for committee follow-up.
