South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 49 - Waters, Water Resources and Drainage
Chapter 23 - South Carolina Drought Response Act

Section 49-23-10. Short title. - This chapter may be cited as the South Carolina Drought...

Section 49-23-20. Definitions. - As used in this chapter: (a) "Department" means the Department...

Section 49-23-30. Duties and authority of department. - The department shall formulate, coordinate, and execute a drought mitigation...

Section 49-23-40. Applicability of chapter. - This chapter applies to all of the water resources in...

Section 49-23-50. Functions of department. - Consistent with the South Carolina Water Resources Planning and Coordination...

Section 49-23-60. Coordination of drought response; establishment of local drought response committees. - (A) The department shall coordinate appropriate drought response upon consultation...

Section 49-23-70. Dissemination of information and promulgation of regulations regarding nonessential water use; declaration of drought management areas. - (A) Upon the inception of a drought alert phase, the...

Section 49-23-80. Emergency action by Governor. - If the Drought Response Committee determines that the severity of...

Section 49-23-90. Authority for local and agency drought response ordinances. - (A) Municipalities, counties, public service districts, special purpose districts, and...

Section 49-23-100. Penalties. - (A) A person violating a provision of this chapter is...