South Carolina Statutes
§ 48-23-96 — Appointment of officers to carry out law enforcement responsibilities of commission; terms; removal; warning tickets.
(A)The State Forestry Commission shall appoint law enforcement officers whose terms of office must be permanent unless revoked by the commission. Officers may be removed by the commission on proof satisfactory to it that they are not fit persons for these commissions. These officers shall carry out the law enforcement responsibilities of the commission.
(B)The officers appointed by the State Forestry Commission may issue a written warning ticket on a form approved by the State Forestry Commission, as appropriate, in their discretion.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1982 Act No. 381, SECTION 1; 2004 Act No. 233, SECTION 2; 2021 Act No. 72 (H.3541), SECTION 2, eff May 17, 2021. Effect of Amendment 2021 Act No. 72, SECTION 2, inserted the (A) designator, and added (B).
Nearby Sections
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§ 48-23-10
State Commission of Forestry.§ 48-23-130
Acquisition of lands for state forests.§ 48-23-135
Authorization to borrow; amount and terms.§ 48-23-136
Pledge of revenue.§ 48-23-150
Disbursement of funds.§ 48-23-160
Sale, exchange, or lease of lands.§ 48-23-170
Execution of deeds, mortgages, or contracts.§ 48-23-180
Marking and tallying forestry products.