South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 43 - Oil And Gas Exploration, Drilling, Transportation, And Production
Section 48-43-315. Application of article to geothermal resources.

All provisions of this article regulating the leasing for, exploration for, drilling for, transportation of, and production of oil and gas and their products apply to geothermal resources to the extent possible. The provisions of this article do not apply to wells drilled for water supply only.
HISTORY: 1984 Act No. 375, Section 3; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1236.

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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.