South Carolina Statutes
§ 49-17-1040 — Entry on lands by contractor; removal of bridges, fences, or timber.
South Carolina·Title 49 WATERS, WATER RESOURCES AND DRAINAGE·Ch. 17 DRAINAGE OR LEVEE DISTRICTS UNDER 1911 ACT
In the construction of the work the contractor may enter upon the lands necessary for this purpose and may remove private or public bridges or fences and cross private lands in going to or from the work. In case the right of way of the improvement is through timber the owner thereof may remove it, if he so desires, before the work of construction begins and in case it is not removed by the landowner it may be removed by the contractor.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 18-274; 1952 Code SECTION 18-274; 1942 Code SECTION 6119; 1932 Code SECTION 6119; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 3173; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 2219; 1911 (27) 92.
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.