South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 43 - Oil And Gas Exploration, Drilling, Transportation, And Production
Section 48-43-20. Waste and pollution prohibited.

The waste of oil and gas and the pollution of the water, air or land is prohibited.
HISTORY: 1977 Act No. 179, Part 1, Section 2; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1236.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation

Chapter 43 - Oil And Gas Exploration, Drilling, Transportation, And Production

Section 48-43-10. Definitions.

Section 48-43-20. Waste and pollution prohibited.

Section 48-43-30. Application of chapter; authority of department.

Section 48-43-40. Matters on which public hearings are held; emergency orders; method of giving notice; rules, regulations, and orders.

Section 48-43-50. Authority to conduct hearings, summon witnesses, administer oaths, and issue subpoenas; effect of failure to comply.

Section 48-43-60. Appeals.

Section 48-43-80. Chapter inapplicable if act is done pursuant to federal or state permit.

Section 48-43-90. Construction of chapter with Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

Section 48-43-100. Approval of rules and regulations by General Assembly.

Section 48-43-310. Exploration permit required; disposition of funds collected.

Section 48-43-315. Application of article to geothermal resources.

Section 48-43-320. Allocation of allowable production.

Section 48-43-330. Establishment of spacing units for pools.

Section 48-43-340. Integration of separately owned tracts or separately owned interests.

Section 48-43-350. Hearing and orders concerning need for unit operation of one or more pools or parts.

Section 48-43-360. Submission of agreement for unit or cooperative development or operation to department.

Section 48-43-370. Permit required for drilling oil or gas well.

Section 48-43-380. Lessee's duty to lessor as to termination of oil or gas lease.

Section 48-43-390. Lease of state lands for drilling for and producing oil and gas; permits to construct deep water port facilities.

Section 48-43-510. Definitions.

Section 48-43-520. Findings and declarations of General Assembly.

Section 48-43-530. General powers and duties of department.

Section 48-43-540. Registration certificate required to operate terminal facility; issuance of certificates; fees.

Section 48-43-550. Regulations as to removal of discharges of pollutants.

Section 48-43-560. Removal and abatement of discharge; use of federal funds; liability and rights of persons rendering assistance.

Section 48-43-570. Cooperation and responsibilities of state agencies.

Section 48-43-580. Unlawful acts; exceptions; permit for discharge of oil.

Section 48-43-590. Financial responsibility of owners or operators of terminal facilities.

Section 48-43-600. Filing of claims for damages.

Section 48-43-610. Violations and penalties.

Section 48-43-620. Department's budget for responsibilities under article; accounting for appropriated funds.

Section 48-43-810. Unlawful acts.

Section 48-43-820. Civil penalties; correction of detrimental conditions; liability to third persons.

Section 48-43-830. Punishment and penalties for aiding or abetting violations.

Section 48-43-840. Sale, purchase or the like of illegal oil, gas, or products prohibited; actions for seizure and sale.

Section 48-43-850. Injunctions.