South Carolina Statutes
§ 48-20-20 — Chapter purpose.
The purposes of this chapter are to provide that:
(1)the usefulness, productivity, and scenic values of all lands and waters involved in mining within the State receive the greatest practical degree of protection and restoration;
(2)no mining may be carried on in the State unless plans for the mining include reasonable provisions for protection of the surrounding environment and for reclamation of the area of land affected by mining.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1990 Act No. 454, SECTION 2.
Nearby Sections
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§ 48-20-10
Short title.§ 48-20-100
Authority to assess and collect fees.§ 48-20-110
Bonding or other security requirements.§ 48-20-130
Inspections; notice of deficiencies.§ 48-20-140
Administrative fee for deficiencies.§ 48-20-150
Modification of reclamation plans.§ 48-20-170
Bond or security forfeiture proceedings.§ 48-20-180
Manner of giving written notice.§ 48-20-20
Chapter purpose.§ 48-20-210
Department to promulgate regulations.