Nothing in this chapter limits, waives, or abrogates:
(1) the scope or nature of any statutory or common law privilege, including the work-product privilege or the attorney-client privilege;
(2) any existing ability or authority under state law to challenge privilege; or
(3) the department's authority to obtain or use documents or information that the department otherwise has the authority to obtain under state regulations promulgated pursuant to federally-approved programs.
HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 384, Section 2; 2000 Act No. 270, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation
Chapter 57 - Environmental Audit Privilege And Voluntary Disclosure
Section 48-57-20. Definitions.
Section 48-57-30. Environmental audit report; privilege.
Section 48-57-40. Waiver of privilege.
Section 48-57-45. Notification of audit.
Section 48-57-50. Revocation of privilege in administrative proceedings.
Section 48-57-60. Privilege in criminal proceedings.
Section 48-57-70. Burden of proof.
Section 48-57-80. Stipulations; declaratory rulings.
Section 48-57-90. Construction.