Whenever a forest pest outbreak is suspected, the State Commission of Forestry shall make surveys and observations, consulting with the State Crop Pest Commission's technical personnel for assistance with evaluation of pest populations and survey data. If the State Commission of Forestry determines that a forest pest outbreak exists and control measures are deemed necessary, it shall:
(a) Establish a control zone, and designate and clearly describe the boundaries.
(b) Give notice to all affected forest landowners within the control zone of the existence of the control zone and the actions to be taken under this chapter.
(c) Be responsible for surveys in conjunction with the determined action programs.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 29-65.2; 1963 (53) 104.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation
Chapter 29 - Forest Pest Outbreaks
Section 48-29-10. Definitions.
Section 48-29-20. State Commission of Forestry to detect and control forest pest outbreaks.
Section 48-29-30. Duties of State Commission of Forestry as to forest pest outbreaks.
Section 48-29-40. Authority of State Commission of Forestry as to uncontrolled outbreaks.