South Carolina § 49-5-20 Legislative declaration of policy.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 49-5-20 — Legislative declaration of policy.

South Carolina § 49-5-20

Title 49WATERS, WATER RESOURCES AND DRAINAGE

Ch. 5GROUNDWATER USE AND REPORTING ACT

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S.C. Code Ann. § 49-5-20 (2026).

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The General Assembly declares that the general welfare and public interest require that the groundwater resources of the State be put to beneficial use to the fullest extent to which they are capable, subject to reasonable regulation, in order to conserve and protect these resources, prevent waste, and to provide and maintain conditions which are conducive to the development and use of water resources.

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The General Assembly declares that the general welfare and public interest require that the groundwater resources of the State be put to beneficial use to the fullest extent to which they are capable, subject to reasonable regulation, in order to conserve and protect these resources, prevent waste, and to provide and maintain conditions which are conducive to the development and use of water resources.