South Carolina Statutes
§ 49-4-25 — Surface water withdrawal permit required.
South Carolina·Title 49 WATERS, WATER RESOURCES AND DRAINAGE·Ch. 4 SOUTH CAROLINA SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWAL, PERMITTING USE, AND REPORTING ACT
Except as provided in Sections 49-4-30, 49-4-35, 49-4-40, and 49-4-45, all surface water withdrawals by a surface water withdrawer are unlawful unless made pursuant to a surface water withdrawal permit issued pursuant to this chapter. The department may not issue a permit to a new applicant unless the department determines that the applicant's proposed use is reasonable pursuant to this chapter.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 247, SECTION 1, eff January 1, 2011. Editor's Note 2010 Act No. 247, SECTION 4.B, provides: "Chapter 1, Title 49 of the 1976 Code is not affected by and supersedes Chapter 4, Title 49 of the 1976 Code, as amended by SECTION 1 of this act."
Nearby Sections
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§ 49-4-10
Short title.§ 49-4-170
Powers and duties of department.§ 49-4-180
Violation of chapter; penalties.§ 49-4-20
Definitions.§ 49-4-30
Exemptions.