South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 18 - Aquaculture
Section 50-18-215. Authority of the Department of Natural Resources; permits and licenses; exclusion of saltwater species.

(A) The Department of Natural Resources has regulatory authority for permitting and licensing pertaining to aquaculture and aquaculture businesses, as provided in this chapter. The Department of Natural Resources has authority for enforcement as it affects the public waters of the State.
(B) This chapter does not apply to any saltwater species.
(C) Applicants for permits or licensure under this chapter may be required to obtain additional federal or state permits required pursuant to Chapter 39, Title 48 of the 1976 Code and Regulation 61-9.122.25.
HISTORY: 2003 Act No. 60, Section 1.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft

Chapter 18 - Aquaculture

Section 50-18-210. Definitions.

Section 50-18-215. Authority of the Department of Natural Resources; permits and licenses; exclusion of saltwater species.

Section 50-18-220. Out-of-state aquaculturists and common carriers; permits, licenses, and proper documentation.

Section 50-18-225. Possession, sale, and purchase of freshwater game fish and aquaculture products.

Section 50-18-230. Regulation of commercial aquaculture.

Section 50-18-235. Application and issuance of aquaculture permits; permitted activities; factors considered for issuance; separate facilities; exemptions; penalties.

Section 50-18-240. Cost and validity of permit; fees, fines, and forfeitures placed in special account; penalties; appeal.

Section 50-18-245. Requirements to engage in aquaculture of nonindigenous species.

Section 50-18-250. Inspection of facilities; hindering or failure to comply with request of agent; display or on-site filing of permit.

Section 50-18-255. Wholesale aquaculture licenses; license year; cost; exemption for individuals holding current aquaculture permits; penalties.

Section 50-18-260. Aquacultured game fish retail license; application and issuance; display of license; penalties.

Section 50-18-265. Invoices, receipts, and bills of lading; inspections; documentation and record retention; penalties.

Section 50-18-270. Intentional release of imported species into public waterways; penalties.

Section 50-18-275. Freshwater game fish acquired for brood stock.

Section 50-18-280. Transfer, alteration, use, and acquisition of permit, registration, license, or required instrument; penalties.

Section 50-18-285. Tampering, damaging, vandalizing, poisoning, or stealing of aquaculture products or facilities; penalties.

Section 50-18-290. Jurisdiction of magistrates court; restitution; penalties.