There is a newer version of this Section
2023
2022
2021
2020 (you are here)
2019
Other previous versions
View our newest version here

2020 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Chapter 17 - Heritage Trust Program
Section 51-17-70. Powers and duties of the Department of Natural Resources.

Universal Citation: SC Code § 51-17-70 (2020)
Previous Next

The department shall act as the basic staff for the board of the department and the advisory board and shall have the following powers and duties:

1. The director shall select a member of his staff who shall be primarily responsible for the administration of the Heritage Trust Program.

2. The department shall supply such other staff and support services as the board of the department and the advisory board require to fulfill their duties and responsibilities under this chapter.

3. The department shall maintain a public record of any inventories or lists established under this chapter.

4. The department shall work with owners, both public and private, in the development of proposals for the dedication and recognition of natural and cultural areas and features as Heritage Preserves and Sites, and it shall keep the advisory board informed of the same in order that therefrom the advisory board may make recommendations to the board of the department as provided under this chapter.

5. The department shall consult with and work in cooperation with the Department of Archives and History, the State Archeologist, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism and any other state, county, or local unit of government, or any private entity, or group which is or should be directly involved in the Heritage Trust Program as well as in any particular efforts to preserve or protect any specific area or feature under the provisions of this chapter. In all cases, the department shall attempt to avoid duplication of effort with other agencies and groups and shall have no mandatory authority hereunder to require action by any such body.

HISTORY: 1976 Act No. 600 Section 7; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1282, eff July 1, 1994.

Effect of Amendment

The 1993 amendment substituted "board of the department" for "commission" and, in paragraph 1, "director" for "Executive Director".

Previous Next
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. South Carolina may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.