Council adopts Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program after rejecting one-year-expiration amendment
Aug 17, 2026
Aug 17, 2026
Charleston City Council approved a committee substitute for Bill 8081 to create a voluntary Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program for businesses; an amendment requiring authorizations to expire after one year failed 20–4 before the bill passed 22–2.
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The Charleston City Council voted to adopt a committee substitute for Bill 8081, establishing a voluntary Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program that would allow businesses to file an affidavit, post signage and request police assistance for trespassing matters.
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