South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 29 - South Carolina Scenic Rivers Act
Section 49-29-230. Portions of Little Pee Dee, Broad, Saluda, Lynches, Ashley, Black, Great Pee Dee, and Catawba Rivers designated scenic rivers.

The following are designated as scenic rivers:
(1) that portion of the Little Pee Dee River located between the Highway 378 bridge crossing of the Little Pee Dee River and the confluence of the river with the Great Pee Dee River;
(2) that portion of the Broad River located between the 99 Islands Dam and the confluence with the Pacolet River;
(3) that portion of the Saluda River located between the old railroad abutments located three thousand feet below the Saluda Hydroelectric Plant and the confluence with the Broad River;
(4) that portion of the Lynches River located between U.S. 15 near Bishopville and the eastern boundary of Lynches River State Park as defined on May 19, 1993, and that portion located between the eastern boundary of the Lynches River County Park and the confluence with the Great Pee Dee River.
(5) that portion of the Ashley River located between the Highway 17A bridge crossing of the Ashley River and downstream to the Highway 526 bridge crossing of the Ashley River.
(6) that portion of the Black River located between the Clarendon County Road No. 40 bridge crossing of the Black River and downstream to the Pea House Landing at the end of Georgetown County Road No. 38.
(7) that portion of the Great Pee Dee River located between the U. S. Highway 378 bridge crossing of the Great Pee Dee River and downstream to the U. S. Highway 17 bridge crossing the Great Pee Dee River.
(8) that portion of the Little Pee Dee River located in Dillon County between the Marlboro County Line and the Marion County line;
(9) that portion of the Catawba River located between the Lake Wylie Dam and the South Carolina Highway 9 bridge crossing of the Catawba River;
HISTORY: 1990 Act No. 385, Section 1; Repealed by 1991 Act No. 128, Section 2, eff May 31, 1991; 1991 Act No. 928, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1256; 1994 Act No. 318, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 408, Section 1; 1999 Act No. 20, Section 1; 2001 Act No. 51, Section 1; 2002 Act No. 222, Section 1; 2005 Act No. 51, Section 1; 2008 Act No. 302, Section 1, eff June 11, 2008; 2008 Act No. 315, Section 1, eff June 11, 2008.
Effect of Amendment
The first 2008 amendment added item (9) relating to the Catawba River.
The second 2008 amendment, in item (4), expanded the portion of the Lynches River designated as a scenic river to include that portion located between the eastern boundary of the Lynches River County Park and the confluence with the Great Pee Dee River.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

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 49-29-50. Inventory and study of rivers; designation of river as eligible state scenic river; proposals for inclusion of additional rivers.

Section 49-29-60. Public meeting on proposed designation of river as scenic river.

Section 49-29-70. Minimum criteria for assessing river's eligibility for designation as scenic river.

Section 49-29-80. Advisory council for designated scenic river.

Section 49-29-90. Formal action by department required for designation; notice of proposed designation; approval of designation by General Assembly.

Section 49-29-100. Acquisition of lands adjacent to scenic rivers; donations; requirements; tax treatment of donations; reports; liability of title holders.

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 49-29-170. Access on, over, or under designated rivers by sellers of electric energy, natural gas, or communication services; certificate of consistency.

Section 49-29-180. Administration of chapter; regulations; restrictions on management of scenic rivers.

Section 49-29-190. Agreements for mutual management of scenic rivers; certain agencies to assist department

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.

Section 49-29-230. Portions of Little Pee Dee, Broad, Saluda, Lynches, Ashley, Black, Great Pee Dee, and Catawba Rivers designated scenic rivers.