The principal purpose of the consortium is to provide a mechanism for the development and management of the Sea Grant Program for South Carolina and adjacent regions that share a common environment and resource heritage. The consortium serves to support, improve, and share research, education, training, and advisory services in fields related to ocean and coastal resources. The consortium further encourages and follows a regional approach to solving problems or meeting needs relating to ocean and coastal resources in cooperation with appropriate institutions, programs, and persons in the region.
HISTORY: 1978 Act No. 643, Section 2; 1987 Act No. 71, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation
Chapter 45 - South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium
Section 48-45-10. Creation of consortium.
Section 48-45-20. Purpose of consortium.
Section 48-45-40. Membership; terms.
Section 48-45-50. Board of directors.
Section 48-45-70. Consortium Director; powers and duties.
Section 48-45-80. Advisory committee; members; terms.
Section 48-45-100. Effect of consortium on member institutions and commissions.