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Council approves ordinance to update business license classification schedule as required by state law

Horry County Council · October 28, 2025
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Summary

Council approved an ordinance to update Horry County's business license class schedule to align with state-mandated NAICS/IRS statistical updates (Act 176); presenter said changes affect roughly six codes and are minimal.

Mister Johnson appeared before the council to request adoption of an ordinance to amend Horry County Code chapter 125 and update the standardized business license class schedule as required by Act 176. He told the council the update is required every odd-numbered year and uses current NAICS/IRS statistical data.

"It's approximately affects about 6 codes. There'll be very minimal change, but, again, it's state mandated," Mister Johnson said. The council moved to approve the ordinance, a motion was seconded, and the chair called the voice vote; the ayes carried.

Mister Johnson also noted that a new business license application has been added online to streamline submissions.

The ordinance was approved by the council; no recorded roll-call vote was given in the transcript.