South Carolina § 48-39-85 "Adopt-a-Beach" program.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 48-39-85 — "Adopt-a-Beach" program.

South Carolina § 48-39-85

Title 48ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION

Ch. 39COASTAL TIDELANDS AND WETLANDS

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S.C. Code Ann. § 48-39-85 (2026).

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(A)In order to promote safe and clean litter-free beaches, the department shall develop a program to be known as "Adopt-A-Beach", whereby an industry or a private civic organization may adopt one mile, or other feasible distance, of South Carolina beach for the sole purpose of controlling litter along that section of beach.

(B)Included in the responsibilities of any industry or private civic organization which chooses to participate in the program shall be the following:

(1)development of a functional plan to influence and encourage the public to improve the appearance of the adopted section of beach;

(2)a general cleanup of the area at least twice a year; and (3) assistance to the department in securing media coverage for the program.

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(A) In order to promote safe and clean litter-free beaches, the department shall develop a program to be known as "Adopt-A-Beach", whereby an industry or a private civic organization may adopt one mile, or other feasible distance, of South Carolina beach for the sole purpose of controlling litter along that section of beach. (B) Included in the responsibilities of any industry or private civic organization which chooses to participate in the program shall be the following: (1) development of a functional plan to influence and encourage the public to improve the appearance of the adopted section of beach; (2) a general cleanup of the area at least twice a year; and (3) assistance to the department in securing media coverage for the program.