South Carolina § 50-21-260 Removal of abandoned or derelict vessels.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 50-21-260 — Removal of abandoned or derelict vessels.

South Carolina § 50-21-260

Title 50FISH, GAME AND WATERCRAFT

Ch. 21EQUIPMENT AND OPERATION OF WATERCRAFT

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S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-260 (2026).

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(A)An abandoned vessel or a derelict vessel is subject to removal at any time by any person without liability to a responsible party. A person who removes and disposes of an abandoned vessel or a derelict vessel may commence a civil action against a responsible party within three years of the removal and disposal to recover:

(1)the cost of the removal and disposal; and (2) the attorney's fees and court costs incurred in bringing the action.

(B)The civil action provided in this section is in addition to and supplemental of any rights of salvage that may be available under maritime law.

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(A) An abandoned vessel or a derelict vessel is subject to removal at any time by any person without liability to a responsible party. A person who removes and disposes of an abandoned vessel or a derelict vessel may commence a civil action against a responsible party within three years of the removal and disposal to recover: (1) the cost of the removal and disposal; and (2) the attorney's fees and court costs incurred in bringing the action. (B) The civil action provided in this section is in addition to and supplemental of any rights of salvage that may be available under maritime law.