South Carolina § 48-22-30 Powers and duties of State Geologist.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 48-22-30 — Powers and duties of State Geologist.

South Carolina § 48-22-30

Title 48ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION

Ch. 22THE SOUTH CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY UNIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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S.C. Code Ann. § 48-22-30 (2026).

Text

(A)The State Geologist shall:

(1)travel throughout the State so as to make himself familiar with the geology, geologic hazards, and mineral resources of each section;

(2)undertake field and laboratory work his time permits;

(3)perform other duties that properly pertain to his office.

(B)The department may employ geologists, technicians, and other personnel necessary to conduct the objectives of the unit.

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(A) The State Geologist shall: (1) travel throughout the State so as to make himself familiar with the geology, geologic hazards, and mineral resources of each section; (2) undertake field and laboratory work his time permits; (3) perform other duties that properly pertain to his office. (B) The department may employ geologists, technicians, and other personnel necessary to conduct the objectives of the unit.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 1228; 1994 Act No. 497, SECTION 59D; 2019 Act No. 75 (H.4013), SECTION 2, eff May 16, 2019. Effect of Amendment 2019 Act No. 75, SECTION 2, in (A)(1), inserted ", geologic hazards,".