South Carolina Statutes
§ 49-5-20 — Legislative declaration of policy.
South Carolina·Title 49 WATERS, WATER RESOURCES AND DRAINAGE·Ch. 5 GROUNDWATER USE AND REPORTING ACT
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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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 70-32; 1969 (56) 640; 1990 Act No. 585, SECTION 1; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 1246; 2000 Act No. 366, SECTION 2.
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§ 49-5-10
Short title.§ 49-5-110
Powers of department.§ 49-5-150
Existing capacity use areas.§ 49-5-20
Legislative declaration of policy.§ 49-5-30
Definitions.§ 49-5-70
Exemptions.