Irmo approves a hate intimidation ordinance

IRMO, S.C. — The town of Irmo has officially passed a hate intimidation ordinance.

Council members voted to approve the measure Tuesday night, making Irmo one of only a handful of municipalities in South Carolina to pass this type of law. South Carolina does not have a hate crime bill.

The ordinance was added to the town’s municipal code under Chapter 22, making hate intimidation illegal in Irmo…

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