South Carolina Statutes
§ 49-17-10 — Legislative declaration of public interest.
South Carolina·Title 49 WATERS, WATER RESOURCES AND DRAINAGE·Ch. 17 DRAINAGE OR LEVEE DISTRICTS UNDER 1911 ACT
It is hereby declared that the drainage of swamps, the drainage of surface water from agricultural lands and the reclamation of tidal marshes shall be considered a public benefit and conducive to the public health, convenience, utility and welfare.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 18-201; 1952 Code SECTION 18-201; 1942 Code SECTION 6096; 1932 Code SECTION 6096; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 3150; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 2196; 1911 (27) 92; 1913 (28) 16; 1914 (28) 455, 460, 514; 1916 (29) 748; 1920 (31) 804.
Nearby Sections
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§ 49-17-1010
Notice of letting contract for improvement.§ 49-17-1020
Letting contract; rejection of bids.§ 49-17-1030
Contract and bond of successful bidder.§ 49-17-1050
Land needed but not affected may be condemned.§ 49-17-1080
Work of crossing railroad right of way.§ 49-17-1090
Bill of expenses of railroad company.§ 49-17-1100
Outlet for lateral drains.§ 49-17-1110
Joining with border state in work.§ 49-17-1130
Failure of contractor; reletting contract.§ 49-17-1140
Payment for work done.