South Carolina Statutes
§ 49-11-150 — Owner responsible for safe maintenance of dam or reservoir; notice of change of ownership; emergency action plan requirement.
The owner of a dam or reservoir constructed in this State solely is responsible for maintaining the dam or reservoir in a safe condition throughout the life of the structure. The owner of a dam or reservoir shall inform the department in writing within thirty days after title to the dam or reservoir legally has been transferred from his ownership. The notice must include the name and address of the new owner. The owner of a dam or reservoir whose failure likely would cause loss of life or substantial property damage, a dam or reservoir classified as a high or significant hazard under existing regulations, shall provide the department a current emergency action plan in the format the department by regulation requires.
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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.
Nearby Sections
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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
Voluntary compliance; time extensions.