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SC Code § 48-37-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation|Chapter 37 - Southeastern Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact|Section 48-37-40. State Forester to act as compact administrator; advisory committee of Southeastern Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact.

 In pursuance of ARTICLE III of the compact as set out in Section 48-37-20, the State Forester of the State Commission of Forestry shall act as compact administrator for the State of South Carolina during his term of office as State Forester, and his successor as compact administrator shall be his successor as State Forester. As compact administrator he shall be an ex officio member of the Southeastern Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact advisory committee, and chairman ex officio of the South Carolina members of such advisory committee. There shall be four members of the advisory committee from this State. Two of the members from this State shall be members of the General Assembly, one from the Senate and one from the House of Representatives, designated by the South Carolina Commission on Interstate Cooperation, and the terms of any such members shall terminate at the time they cease to hold legislative office, and their successors as members shall be named in like manner.  The Governor shall appoint the other two members from this State, one of whom shall be associated with forestry or forest products industries. The terms of such members shall be three years and such members shall hold office until their respective successors shall be appointed and qualified. Vacancies occurring in the office of such members from any reason or cause shall be filled by appointment by the Governor for the unexpired term. The State Forester as compact administrator for this State may delegate, from time to time, to any deputy or other subordinate in his department or office, the power to be present and participate, including voting as his representative or substitute at any meeting of or hearing by or other proceeding of the compact administrators or of the advisory committee. The terms of each of the initial four memberships of the advisory committee, whether appointed at such time or not, shall begin upon the date upon which such compact shall become effective in accordance with Article II of the compact. Any member of the advisory committee may be removed from office by the Governor upon charges and after a hearing.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 29-74; 1954 (48) 1774.
SC Code § 48-37-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation|Chapter 37 - Southeastern Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact|Section 48-37-50. Powers and duties of State Forester and advisory committee; state officers, bureaus, departments and employees shall cooperate.

 There is hereby granted to the State Forester, as compact administrator and chairman ex officio of the South Carolina members of such advisory committee, and to the members from this State of the advisory committee all the powers provided for in the compact and all the powers necessary or incidental to the carrying out of such compact in every particular. All officers of the State shall do all things falling within their respective provinces and jurisdiction necessary or incidental to the carrying out of the compact in every particular; it being hereby declared to be the policy of this State to perform and carry out the compact and to accomplish the purposes thereof.  All officers, bureaus, departments and persons of and in the State government or administration of this State shall at convenient times and upon request of such compact administrator, or of such advisory committee, furnish information and data relating to the purposes of the compact possessed by them or any of them to the compact administrator or the advisory committee. They may further aid the compact administrator or the advisory committee by loan of personnel, equipment or other means in carrying out the purposes of the compact.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 29-75; 1954 (48) 1774.
SC Code § 48-37-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation|Chapter 37 - Southeastern Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact|Section 48-37-60. Chapter to not limit powers of State Commission of Forestry.

 Any powers granted in this chapter to the State Commission of Forestry shall be regarded as in aid of and supplemental to, and in no case a limitation upon, any of the powers vested in the Commission by other laws of the State of South Carolina or by the laws of the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or by the Congress or the terms of such compact.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 29-76; 1954 (48) 1774.
SC Code § 48-39-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation|Chapter 39 - Coastal Tidelands And Wetlands|Section 48-39-20. Legislative declaration of findings.

 The General Assembly finds that:  (A) The coastal zone is rich in a variety of natural, commercial, recreational and industrial resources of immediate and potential value to the present and future well-being of the State.  (B) The increasing and competing demands upon the lands and waters of our coastal zone occasioned by population growth and economic development, including requirements for industry, commerce, residential development, recreation, extraction of mineral resources and fossil fuels, transportation and navigation, waste disposal and harvesting of fish, shellfish and other living marine resources have resulted in the decline or loss of living marine resources, wildlife, nutrient-rich areas, permanent and adverse changes to ecological systems, decreasing open space for public use and shoreline erosion.  (C) A variety of federal agencies presently operate land use controls and permit systems in the coastal zone. South Carolina can only regain control of the regulation of its critical areas by developing its own management program. The key to accomplishing this is to encourage the state and local governments to exercise their full authority over the lands and waters in the coastal zone.  (D) The coastal zone and the fish, shellfish, other living marine resources and wildlife therein, may be ecologically fragile and consequently extremely vulnerable to destruction by man's alterations.  (E) Important ecological, cultural, natural, geological and scenic characteristics, industrial, economic and historical values in the coastal zone are being irretrievably damaged or lost by ill-planned development that threatens to destroy these values.  (F) In light of competing demands and the urgent need to protect and to give high priority to natural systems in the coastal zone while balancing economic interests, present state and local institutional arrangements for planning and regulating land and water uses in such areas are inadequate.  HISTORY: 1977 Act No. 123, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1235.
SC Code § 48-39-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation|Chapter 39 - Coastal Tidelands And Wetlands|Section 48-39-30. Legislative declaration of state policy.

 (A) The General Assembly declares the basic state policy in the implementation of this chapter is to protect the quality of the coastal environment and to promote the economic and social improvement of the coastal zone and of all the people of the State.  (B) Specific state policies to be followed in the implementation of this chapter are:  (1) To promote economic and social improvement of the citizens of this State and to encourage development of coastal resources in order to achieve such improvement with due consideration for the environment and within the framework of a coastal planning program that is designed to protect the sensitive and fragile areas from inappropriate development and provide adequate environmental safeguards with respect to the construction of facilities in the critical areas of the coastal zone;  (2) To protect and, where possible, to restore or enhance the resources of the State's coastal zone for this and succeeding generations;  (3) To formulate a comprehensive tidelands protection program;  (4) To formulate a comprehensive beach erosion and protection policy including the protection of necessary sand dunes.  (5) To encourage and assist state agencies, counties, municipalities and regional agencies to exercise their responsibilities and powers in the coastal zone through the development and implementation of comprehensive programs to achieve wise use of coastal resources giving full consideration to ecological, cultural and historic values as well as to the needs for economic and social development and resources conservation.  (C) In the implementation of the chapter, no government agency shall adopt a rule or regulation or issue any order that is unduly restrictive so as to constitute a taking of property without the payment of just compensation in violation of the Constitution of this State or of the United States.  (D) Critical areas shall be used to provide the combination of uses which will insure the maximum benefit to the people, but not necessarily a combination of uses which will generate measurable maximum dollar benefits. As such, the use of a critical area for one or a combination of like uses to the exclusion of some or all other uses shall be consistent with the purposes of this chapter.  (E) It shall be the policy of the State to coordinate the coastal planning and management program effort with other coastal states and organizations of coastal states.  HISTORY: 1977 Act No. 123, Section 2; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1235.
SC Code § 48-39-35 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation|Chapter 39 - Coastal Tidelands And Wetlands|Section 48-39-35. Coastal Division created.

 The Coastal Division of the Department of Health and Environmental Control is created July 1, 1994.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1235.
SC Code § 48-39-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation|Chapter 39 - Coastal Tidelands And Wetlands|Section 48-39-60. Department of Natural Resources to provide additional personnel.

 When requested by the department, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources shall provide additional staff for the department, including any additional enforcement officers, necessary to administer the provisions of this chapter and for which funds are available.  HISTORY: 1977 Act No. 123, Section 6; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1235.
SC Code § 48-39-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation|Chapter 39 - Coastal Tidelands And Wetlands|Section 48-39-70. Cooperation of other agencies and commissions; administration of oaths; subpoenas.

 (A) All other state and local agencies and commissions shall cooperate with the department in the administration of enforcement of this chapter. All agencies currently exercising regulatory authority in the coastal zone shall administer such authority in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.  (B) The department, in the discharge of its duties may administer oaths and affirmations, take depositions and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records deemed necessary in connection with the work of the department. The only exception shall be, that information considered proprietary by the applicant. If in the opinion of the department a proper decision cannot be rendered without the submission of such proprietary information, the department shall be empowered to execute an agreement on confidentiality with the applicant and such information shall not be made a part of the public record of current or future proceedings.  (C) In case the contumacy by any person or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person, any circuit court of this State or circuit judge thereof within the jurisdiction of which such person guilty of contumacy or refusal to obey is found, resides or transacts business, upon application by the department, may issue to such person an order requiring him to appear before the department to produce evidence if so ordered or give testimony touching the matter under investigation. Any failure to obey an order of the court may be punished as a contempt hereof. Subpoenas shall be issued in the name of the department and signed by the department director. Subpoenas shall be issued to such persons as the department may designate.  HISTORY: 1977 Act No. 123, Section 7; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1235.
SC Code § 48-39-85 (2021)
2021 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.
SC Code § 48-39-90 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation|Chapter 39 - Coastal Tidelands And Wetlands|Section 48-39-90. Public hearings on management plan.

 (A) The department, on thirty days' notice, shall hold statewide public hearings on the proposed coastal zone management plan to obtain the views of all interested parties, particularly all interested citizens, agencies, local governments, regional organizations and port authorities.  (B) All department documents associated with such hearings shall be conveniently available to the public for review and study at least thirty days prior to a hearing. A report on each hearing shall be prepared and made available to the public within forty-five days of such hearing.  (C) After sufficient hearings and upon consideration of the views of interested parties the department shall propose a final management plan for the coastal zone to the Governor and the General Assembly.  (D) Upon review and approval of the proposed management plan by the Governor and General Assembly, the proposed plan shall become the final management plan for the State's coastal zone.  (E) Any change in or amendment to the final management plan shall be implemented by following the procedures established in subsections (A), (B), (C) and (D) of this section and upon the review and approval of the Governor and the General Assembly.  HISTORY: 1977 Act No. 123, Section 9; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1235.
SC Code § 48-39-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation|Chapter 39 - Coastal Tidelands And Wetlands|Section 48-39-100. Plan developed in cooperation with local governments.

 (A) The management program specified in Section 48-39-90 shall be developed in complete cooperation with affected local governments in the coastal zone. This cooperation shall include, but not be limited to:  (1) Involvement of local governments or their designees in the management program.  (2) Provision of technical assistance and grants to aid local governments in carrying out their responsibilities under this chapter.  (3) Dissemination of improved informational data on coastal resources to local and regional governmental units.  (4) Recommendations to local and regional governmental units as to needed modifications or alterations in local ordinances that become apparent as a result of the generation of improved and more comprehensive information.  (B) Any city or county that is currently enforcing a zoning ordinance, subdivision regulation or building code, a part of which applies to critical areas, shall submit the elements of such ordinances and regulations applying to critical areas to the department for review. The department shall evaluate such ordinances and plans to determine that they meet the provisions of this chapter and rules and regulations promulgated hereunder. Upon determination and approval by the department, such ordinances and regulations shall be adopted by the department, followed by the department in meeting its permit responsibilities under this chapter and integrated into the Department's Coastal Management Program. Any change or modification in the elements of approved zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations or building codes applying to critical areas shall be disapproved by the department if it is not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and rules and regulations promulgated hereunder.  (C) Any city or county that is not currently enforcing ordinances or regulations on the critical areas within its jurisdiction at its option may elect to develop a management program for such critical areas by notifying the department of its intent within one hundred and eighty days following the twenty-fourth day of May, 1977. Such proposed ordinances and regulations applying to critical areas shall be subject to the process specified in Section 48-39-100(B).  (D) Any county or city may delegate some or all of its responsibilities in developing a coastal management program for critical areas under its jurisdiction to the regional council of government of which it is a part, provided the county or city has notified the department in writing at least thirty days prior to the date on which such action is to be taken.  HISTORY: 1977 Act No. 123, Section 10; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1235.  Editor's Note  Under the provisions of Chapter 34, Title 1, an agency is required to adopt the latest edition of a nationally recognized code which it is charged by statute or regulation with enforcing by giving notice in the State Register.
SC Code § 48-39-110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation|Chapter 39 - Coastal Tidelands And Wetlands|Section 48-39-110. Submission of plan by State Ports Authority.

 The South Carolina State Ports Authority shall prepare and submit to the department a management plan for port and harbor facilities and navigation channels. Upon approval by the department of such management plan it shall become part of the comprehensive coastal management program developed by the department. The South Carolina State Ports Authority shall include in the management plan a designation of the geographical area appropriate for use by public and private port and harbor facilities and military and naval facilities and submit this to the department for approval.  HISTORY: 1977 Act No. 123, Section 11; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1235.
SC Code § 48-39-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation|Chapter 39 - Coastal Tidelands And Wetlands|Section 48-39-120. Development of beach erosion control policy; issuance of permits for erosion control structures; removal of structures; limitation on development of property.

 (A) The department shall develop and institute a comprehensive beach erosion control policy that identifies critical erosion areas, evaluates the benefits and costs of erosion control structures funded by the State, considers the dynamic littoral and offshore drift systems, sand dunes and like items.  (B) The department for and on behalf of the State may issue permits for erosion control structures following the provisions of this section and Sections 48-39-140 and 48-39-150, on or upon the tidelands and coastal waters of this State as it may deem most advantageous. Provided, however, that no property rebuilt or accreted as a result of natural forces or as a result of a permitted structure shall exceed the original property line or boundary. Provided, further, that no person or governmental agency may develop ocean front property accreted by natural forces or as the result of permitted or nonpermitted structures beyond the mean high water mark as it existed at the time the ocean front property was initially developed or subdivided, and such property shall remain the property of the State held in trust for the people of the State.  (C) The department shall have the authority to remove all erosion control structures which have an adverse effect on the public interest.  (D) The department is authorized for and in behalf of the State to accept such federal monies for beach or shore erosion control in areas to which the public has full and complete access as are available and to sign all necessary agreements and to do and perform all necessary acts in connection therewith to effectuate the intent and purposes of such federal aid.  (E) If a beach or shore erosion emergency is declared by the department, the State, acting through the department, may spend whatever state funds are available to alleviate beach or shore erosion in areas to which the public has full and complete access, including any funds which may be specifically set aside for such purposes.  (F) The department, for and on behalf of the State, may issue permits not otherwise provided by state law, for erosion and water drainage structure in or upon the tidelands, submerged lands and waters of this State below the mean high-water mark as it may deem most advantageous to the State for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety and welfare, the protection of public and private property from beach and shore destruction and the continued use of tidelands, submerged lands and waters for public purposes.  HISTORY: 1977 Act No. 123, Section 12; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1235.
SC Code § 48-39-135 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation|Chapter 39 - Coastal Tidelands And Wetlands|Section 48-39-135. Protection of certain golf courses seaward of the baseline.

 Golf courses seaward of the baseline that existed prior to the effective date of the regulations promulgated in 1991 pursuant to the Beachfront Management Act may be protected under emergency orders issued or approved by the department using the same methodology that is used to protect structures pursuant to emergency orders.  HISTORY: 2014 Act No. 147 (S.1031), Section 1, eff April 7, 2014.