The Commission shall inquire into and make an annual report to the General Assembly upon the forest conditions in the State, with reference to the preservation of forests, the effect of the destruction of forests upon the general welfare of the State and other matters pertaining to the subject of forestry and tree growth, including recommendations to the public generally as to reforestation.
It shall take such action and afford such organized means as may be necessary to prevent, control and extinguish fires, including the enforcement of any and all laws pertaining to the protection of the forests and woodlands of the State.
It shall give such advice, assistance and cooperation as may be practical to private owners of land and promote, so far as it may be able, a proper appreciation by the public of the advantages of forestry and the benefits to be derived from forest culture and preservation.
It shall cooperate with the Federal Government in the distribution of funds allotted to the State for forestry purposes and shall assist in the enforcement of all laws pertaining thereto. It shall have the control of the expenditure of all funds received by it.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 29-7; 1952 Code Section 29-7; 1942 Code Section 3279; 1932 Code Section 3279; 1927 (35) 367.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation
Chapter 23 - Forestry Generally
Section 48-23-10. State Commission of Forestry.
Section 48-23-20. Terms of office of members of commission.
Section 48-23-30. Chairman of commission; meetings.
Section 48-23-40. Payment of commission members' expenses.
Section 48-23-50. Appointment, qualifications, and duties of State Forester.
Section 48-23-60. State Forester to be secretary to commission.
Section 48-23-70. Unlawful acts; penalties.
Section 48-23-80. General powers of commission.
Section 48-23-90. General duties of commission.
Section 48-23-95. Official summons form for making arrests; disposition of charges.
Section 48-23-97. Wood load tickets required for certain ticket sales; exceptions; penalties.
Section 48-23-110. Conveyance of State-owned wasteland to commission.
Section 48-23-120. Acquisition of real estate for timber production and other purposes.
Section 48-23-130. Acquisition of lands for state forests.
Section 48-23-132. Purposes for which revenues from specified sources may be used.
Section 48-23-135. Authorization to borrow; amount and terms.
Section 48-23-136. Pledge of revenue.
Section 48-23-140. Acceptance of gifts, conveyances, and leases.
Section 48-23-145. Compensation supplements paid to personnel of State Commission of Forestry.
Section 48-23-150. Disbursement of funds.
Section 48-23-160. Sale, exchange, or lease of lands.
Section 48-23-170. Execution of deeds, mortgages, or contracts.
Section 48-23-180. Marking and tallying forestry products.
Section 48-23-190. Telephone line attachments to commission's poles; charges.
Section 48-23-200. Rules and regulations.
Section 48-23-205. Local regulation of development affecting forest land.
Section 48-23-210. Pledge of income for repayment of labor costs pertaining to reforestation.
Section 48-23-220. Borrowing by commission.
Section 48-23-230. Liability of State for commission's obligations; source of funds for repayment.
Section 48-23-240. Liability of State for obligations for acquisition of land.
Section 48-23-250. Use of revenues from land; generally.
Section 48-23-265. Payment to landowner for forest products purchased; penalties.