2015 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation
CHAPTER 39 - COASTAL TIDELANDS AND WETLANDS
Section 48-39-85. "Adopt-a-Beach" program.
(A) In order to promote safe and clean litter-free beaches, the department shall develop a program to be known as "Adopt-A-Beach", whereby an industry or a private civic organization may adopt one mile, or other feasible distance, of South Carolina beach for the sole purpose of controlling litter along that section of beach.
(B) Included in the responsibilities of any industry or private civic organization which chooses to participate in the program shall be the following:
(1) development of a functional plan to influence and encourage the public to improve the appearance of the adopted section of beach;
(2) a general cleanup of the area at least twice a year; and
(3) assistance to the department in securing media coverage for the program.
HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 321, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1235.
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