South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 18 - Aquaculture
Section 50-18-245. Requirements to engage in aquaculture of nonindigenous species.

To engage in the aquaculture of a nonindigenous species a person must first obtain:
(1) a nonindigenous species permit as provided in this title, and
(2) an aquaculture permit.
HISTORY: 2003 Act No. 60, Section 1.

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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.