(A) Notwithstanding another provision of law, the governing body of a local government may authorize the distribution of a gratuitous year-end or holiday monetary or other type of gift to the following categories of volunteer service personnel:

(1) reserve law enforcement officers;

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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 6-1-90

  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.

(2) volunteer firefighters; or

(3) volunteer emergency medical service personnel.

(B) If the governing body of a local government elects to authorize the distribution of a gratuitous year-end or holiday monetary or other type of gift, it shall ensure all personnel in that respective category bequeathed pursuant to this section are treated equally.