South Carolina § 49-17-1040 Entry on lands by contractor; removal of bridges, fences, or timber.

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§ 49-17-1040 — Entry on lands by contractor; removal of bridges, fences, or timber.

South Carolina § 49-17-1040

Title 49WATERS, WATER RESOURCES AND DRAINAGE

Ch. 17DRAINAGE OR LEVEE DISTRICTS UNDER 1911 ACT

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 49-17-1040 (2026).

Text

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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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.

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.