South Carolina § 27-3-20 Definitions.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 27-3-20 — Definitions.

South Carolina § 27-3-20

Title 27PROPERTY AND CONVEYANCES

Ch. 3LIMITATION ON LIABILITY OF LANDOWNERS

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S.C. Code Ann. § 27-3-20 (2026).

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As used in this chapter:

(a)"Aviation activities" means taking off, flying, or landing an airplane or aircraft. Aviation activities do not include airshows or any activity where the general public is invited.

(b)"Land" means land, roads, water, watercourses, private ways and buildings, structures, and machinery or equipment when attached to the realty.

(c)"Owner" means the possessor of a fee interest, a tenant, lessee, occupant, easement holder, or person in control of the premises.

(d)"Recreational purpose" includes, but is not limited to, any of the following, or any combination thereof: hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, camping, picnicking, hiking, pleasure driving, nature study, water skiing, summer and winter sports, aviation activities, and viewing or enjoying historical, arch

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As used in this chapter: (a) "Aviation activities" means taking off, flying, or landing an airplane or aircraft. Aviation activities do not include airshows or any activity where the general public is invited. (b) "Land" means land, roads, water, watercourses, private ways and buildings, structures, and machinery or equipment when attached to the realty. (c) "Owner" means the possessor of a fee interest, a tenant, lessee, occupant, easement holder, or person in control of the premises. (d) "Recreational purpose" includes, but is not limited to, any of the following, or any combination thereof: hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, camping, picnicking, hiking, pleasure driving, nature study, water skiing, summer and winter sports, aviation activities, and viewing or enjoying historical, archaeological, scenic, or scientific sites. (e) "Charge" means the admission price or fee asked in return for invitation or permission to enter or go upon the land. (f) "Persons" means individuals regardless of age.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 51-82; 1968 (55) 3047; 2014 Act No. 255 (H.4673), SECTION 1, eff June 6, 2014. Effect of Amendment 2014 Act No. 255, SECTION 1, added subsection (a), defining "aviation activities"; redesignated the subsections accordingly; in subsection (c), inserted "easement holder,"; and in subsection (d), inserted ", aviation activities,".