The lands to be placed in the Scenic Rivers Program may be obtained only from private or corporate owners voluntarily in the manner specified in Section 49-29-100. Neither the State nor an agency or department of it may obtain by eminent domain land for the Scenic Rivers Program either in fee simple or in perpetual easement.
HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 96, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1256.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 49 - Waters, Water Resources and Drainage
Chapter 29 - South Carolina Scenic Rivers Act
Section 49-29-10. Short title.
Section 49-29-20. Definitions.
Section 49-29-30. Findings and policy.
Section 49-29-40. Types of rivers eligible for inclusion in scenic rivers program.
Section 49-29-60. Public meeting on proposed designation of river as scenic river.
Section 49-29-80. Advisory council for designated scenic river.
Section 49-29-110. Scenic Rivers Trust Fund.
Section 49-29-120. Acquisition of land by eminent domain prohibited.
Section 49-29-130. Title of donated land reverts back to donor.
Section 49-29-140. Applicable policies for managing scenic rivers.
Section 49-29-150. Application of provisions regarding restrictive use or zoning of lands.
Section 49-29-160. Comprehensive water and related land use plans.
Section 49-29-200. Enforcement of provisions of chapter.
Section 49-29-210. Penalties for violations of chapter.
Section 49-29-220. Camping activities encouraged at scenic rivers.