Under each program for which a permit processing fee is established pursuant to this article, the promulgating authority also shall establish by regulation a schedule for timely action by the Department of Health and Environmental Control on permit applications under that program. These schedules shall contain criteria for determining in a timely manner when an application is complete and the maximum length of time necessary and appropriate for a thorough and prompt review of each category of permit applications and shall take into account the nature and complexity of permit application review required by the act under which the permit is sought. If the department fails to grant or deny the permit within the time frame established by regulation, the department shall refund the permit processing fee to the permit applicant.
HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 122, Section 2.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation
Chapter 2 - Environmental Protection Funds
Section 48-2-40. Purpose and uses of fund.
Section 48-2-60. Challenges to fees; petition, hearing, and determination of challenge.
Section 48-2-70. Processing of permit applications; maximum time for review.
Section 48-2-310. Citation of act.
Section 48-2-320. Definitions.
Section 48-2-330. Fund created; deposit of fines and penalties; maximum; interest.