Whenever by reason of a drought, low humidity, high winds, and other conditions, the forests and woodlands in the State are in danger of fires, the Governor, upon recommendation of the State Forester, may in the interest of public safety and the preservation of natural resources, have authority by proclamation to forbid the use of fire therein. When the Governor is satisfied that the occasion has passed for maintaining the provisions of the proclamation he shall annul it by another proclamation.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 29-41; 1955 (49) 178.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation
Chapter 31 - Emergency Powers Of Governor To Protect Forests
Section 48-31-20. Unlawful to start fires or throw burning materials in protected areas.
Section 48-31-30. Exception for fires in municipalities and cultivated lands enclosed by firebreaks.