S.C. Repeals Fire Service Billing Rule

    Feb. 15, 2010
    CHEROKEE COUNTY, S.C. -- The Cherokee County council decided Saturday in a unanimous vote to repeal a new ordinance that put a hefty price tag on firefighter services. The council adopted the ordinance two weeks ago. It allowed fire departments to mail an itemized invoice to a person responsible for an incident that required service from firefighters. The recipient had 30 days to pay or face late fees and a court appearance.

    Source wyff4.com

    CHEROKEE COUNTY, S.C. --

    The Cherokee County council decided Saturday in a unanimous vote to repeal a new ordinance that put a hefty price tag on firefighter services.

    The council adopted the ordinance two weeks ago. It allowed fire departments to mail an itemized invoice to a person responsible for an incident that required service from firefighters. The recipient had 30 days to pay or face late fees and a court appearance.

    News 4 learned council members adopted the ordinance thinking it targeted only insurance companies, but it really targeted everyone.

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