South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 29 - South Carolina Scenic Rivers Act
Section 49-29-40. Types of rivers eligible for inclusion in scenic rivers program.

The following types of rivers are eligible for inclusion in the State Scenic Rivers Program:
Natural rivers: those free-flowing rivers or river segments generally inaccessible except by trail or river, with adjacent lands and shorelines essentially undeveloped and its waters essentially unpolluted.
Scenic rivers: those rivers or river segments which are essentially free flowing and possess shorelines largely undeveloped and with limited road access. Adjacent lands are partially or predominantly used for agriculture, silviculture, or other dispersed human activity which does not disturb substantially the natural character of the river corridor.
Recreational rivers: those rivers or river segments accessible by road and that possess development along shorelines and adjacent lands. Included are rivers with developed or partially developed shorelines and adjacent lands for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes, rivers with parallel roads or railroads, and rivers with some impoundments. These rivers or river segments provide outstanding river-related recreational opportunities.
HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 96, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1256.

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.