South Carolina Statutes
§ 49-11-130 — Declaration of purpose.
It is the purpose of this article to provide for the certification and inspection of certain dams in South Carolina in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare in order to reduce the risk of failure of the dams, prevent injuries to persons and damage to property, and confer upon the department the regulatory authority to accomplish the purposes.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 447 SECTION 1; 1992 Act No. 406, SECTION 1; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 1248.
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§ 49-11-110
Short title.§ 49-11-120
Definitions.§ 49-11-130
Declaration of purpose.§ 49-11-140
General duties of department.§ 49-11-180
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