The department shall establish and publish minimum criteria for assessing a river's eligibility and classification under the State Scenic Rivers Program. To qualify as eligible, the river or river segment must possess unique or outstanding scenic, recreational, geological, botanical, fish, wildlife, historic or cultural values. The level of pollution of a river's waters must be considered in determining eligibility for qualification as a scenic river. A river with relatively polluted waters may qualify as eligible as a scenic river if other values are considered outstanding. The river or river segment must be managed permanently for the preservation or enhancement of its values.
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.