The City Council shall have the power and authority to make, ordain and establish all the rules, bylaws, regulations and ordinances not inconsistent with the laws of the state or nation respecting the roads, streets, markets, police, health and order of the city or respecting any subject as shall appear to the Council necessary and proper for the security, welfare and convenience of the city, or for preserving the health, peace, order and good government within the city. The City Council may fix fines and penalties for the violation thereof not exceeding $500 fine or 30 days imprisonment.
(1985 Code, § 2-42)
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Similar provisions, see S.C. Code § 5-7-30