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South Carolina Judge Rules Casino Boat Ban Unconstitutional6 October 2004GEORGETOWN, South Carolina – As reported by the Myrtle Beach Sun: "Georgetown County lost the first round in its fight against casino boats this week after a circuit judge said a local ban placed on the vessels was unconstitutional. "Circuit Judge Jackson Gregory signed an order saying the county could not prohibit the vessels, said former County Attorney Jack Scoville. "The county could appeal the decision in the S.C. Supreme Court because the argument involves a constitutional issue, he said. "…If Gregory's decision stands, it could weaken the use of home rule in other counties that aim to prohibit unwanted businesses. "…Georgetown County was the first in the state to be sued for using home rule to stop the boats from operating, even though state law allows them. "Greenville businessman Wallace Cheves, president of Palmetto Princess LLC, challenged the county's use of home rule to keep the businesses out of the county…" |