Nothing contained in this chapter and no action or failure to act under this chapter may be construed:
(1) to impose any liability on the State, department, districts, local governments, or other agencies, officers, or employees thereof for the recovery of damages caused by such action or failure to act; or
(2) to relieve the person engaged in the land disturbing activity of the duties, obligations, responsibilities, or liabilities arising from or incident to the operations associated with the land disturbing activity.
HISTORY: 1991 Act No. 51, Section 2; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1217.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation
Chapter 14 - The Stormwater Management And Sediment Reduction Act
Section 48-14-10. Short title.
Section 48-14-20. Definitions.
Section 48-14-30. Restriction of land-disturbing activities generally.
Section 48-14-40. Certain land-disturbing activities exempt from provisions of chapter.
Section 48-14-70. Review of local government programs; approval, modification, disapproval.
Section 48-14-90. Oversight by commission; inspection; compliance, enforcement, and penalties.
Section 48-14-100. Protection of already disturbed areas; notice to comply.
Section 48-14-110. Educational programs.
Section 48-14-130. Watershed master plan.
Section 48-14-140. Civil penalties for violations.