South Carolina § 48-29-40 Authority of State Commission of Forestry as to uncontrolled outbreaks.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 48-29-40 — Authority of State Commission of Forestry as to uncontrolled outbreaks.

South Carolina § 48-29-40

Title 48ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION

Ch. 29FOREST PEST OUTBREAKS

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S.C. Code Ann. § 48-29-40 (2026).

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Whenever the State Commission of Forestry determines that a forest pest outbreak cannot be or is not being controlled by the forest landowners in the control zone, the State Commission of Forestry is authorized to:

(a)Take necessary measures to control the forest pest.

(b)Procure necessary equipment, supplies and services to control, suppress, or eradicate the forest pest.

(c)Enter into agreements with the United States Forest Service or other federal or State agencies, corporations, and others to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

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Whenever the State Commission of Forestry determines that a forest pest outbreak cannot be or is not being controlled by the forest landowners in the control zone, the State Commission of Forestry is authorized to: (a) Take necessary measures to control the forest pest. (b) Procure necessary equipment, supplies and services to control, suppress, or eradicate the forest pest. (c) Enter into agreements with the United States Forest Service or other federal or State agencies, corporations, and others to carry out the provisions of this chapter.