If the owner fails to remove and destroy the condemned orchard trees within the time limit prescribed by the circuit court, the court shall designate an appropriate agency of the State to remove and destroy the trees. The costs of the action by the State must be charged to the owner of the property and the State shall have a lien upon the real estate to secure the payment.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-146; 1952 Code Section 3-146; 1947 (45) 246; 1985 Act No. 48 Section 4.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 35 - Neglected Or Abandoned Orchards
Section 46-35-10. When trees constitute public nuisances.
Section 46-35-15. Definitions.
Section 46-35-20. Petition for removal or destruction of trees.
Section 46-35-30. Citation to show cause against removal or destruction.
Section 46-35-40. Service of citation.
Section 46-35-50. Order for removal or destruction of trees; service.
Section 46-35-60. Destruction or removal of trees when owner fails to do so.
Section 46-35-70. Enforcement.
Section 46-35-80. Disclosure requirements relative to sale of orchards.