2013 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 49 - Waters, Water Resources and Drainage
CHAPTER 11 - DAMS
SECTION 49-11-240. Authority of department to inspect and enter on lands and waterways; regulations.


SC Code § 49-11-240 (2013) What's This?

(A) The department or its authorized agents may inspect the dam or reservoir and surrounding area to determine the safety of the structure.

(B) An authorized member, agency, or representative of the department may enter state or private lands and natural or artificial waterways in the State to discharge the duties set forth in this article.

(C) The department shall formulate reasonable regulations, including, but not limited to, minimum safety design standards for impoundments, safety inspection standards, water discharge, or drawdown rates and levels in unsafe impoundments and for other purposes necessary to administer this article.

(D) The department shall issue all orders, permits, or licenses set forth in this article.

HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 447, Section 1; 1992 Act No. 406, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1248.

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