South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 29 - South Carolina Scenic Rivers Act
Section 49-29-60. Public meeting on proposed designation of river as scenic river.

The department shall hold a public meeting in the vicinity of the river or river segment proposed for addition to the State Scenic Rivers Program. This public meeting must be conducted before any action by the department to designate the river or river segment as an eligible state scenic river. The purpose of this meeting is to solicit comments from the public concerning the proposed designation of a river or river segment. Notice of this meeting must be published at least thirty days before the meeting in the State Register and in a newspaper having general circulation in each county containing or bordering the river or river segment under study and in a newspaper having general circulation in the State. Landowners along the proposed river or river segment also must be notified by letter.
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.