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2014 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation
CHAPTER 20 - SOUTH CAROLINA MINING ACT
- SECTION 48-20-10. Short title.
- SECTION 48-20-20. Chapter purpose.
- SECTION 48-20-30. Department responsible for administration of chapter.
- SECTION 48-20-40. Definitions.
- SECTION 48-20-50. Certificates of exploration.
- SECTION 48-20-55. General permits for limited mining.
- SECTION 48-20-60. Operating permits generally.
- SECTION 48-20-70. Application for, and issuance of, operating permit.
- SECTION 48-20-80. Modifications of operating permit.
- SECTION 48-20-90. Reclamation plans.
- SECTION 48-20-100. Authority to assess and collect fees.
- SECTION 48-20-110. Bonding or other security requirements.
- SECTION 48-20-120. Annual report of operator; operating fee; late penalty.
- SECTION 48-20-130. Inspections; notice of deficiencies.
- SECTION 48-20-140. Administrative fee for deficiencies.
- SECTION 48-20-150. Modification of reclamation plans.
- SECTION 48-20-160. Notice of violations; hearings; suspension or revocation of permit.
- SECTION 48-20-170. Bond or security forfeiture proceedings.
- SECTION 48-20-180. Manner of giving written notice.
- SECTION 48-20-190. Appeals of decisions or determinations of department.
- SECTION 48-20-200. Appeals of decision of council, its committee or hearing panel; appeal of department's refusal to release bond or security.
- SECTION 48-20-210. Department to promulgate regulations.
- SECTION 48-20-220. Cease and desist orders; restraining orders or injunctions; civil penalties.
- SECTION 48-20-230. Criminal penalties; authority of department to institute other actions or proceedings.
- SECTION 48-20-240. Disposition of fees and civil penalties.
- SECTION 48-20-250. Affect of chapter on local zoning regulations or ordinances.
- SECTION 48-20-260. Chapter not to restrict or impair private right of action.
- SECTION 48-20-270. Chapter not to impose liability on State for damages.
- SECTION 48-20-280. Application of chapter to Department of Transportation; application to mining on federal lands.
- SECTION 48-20-290. Authority to department to accept grants, to engage in research, and cooperate with governmental entities.
- SECTION 48-20-300. Lands to be included in reclamation plans.
- SECTION 48-20-310. Exceptions to civil penalty provisions.
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