South Carolina § 50-5-900 Commercial shellfish culture or mariculture permits; term.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 50-5-900 — Commercial shellfish culture or mariculture permits; term.

South Carolina § 50-5-900

Title 50FISH, GAME AND WATERCRAFT

Ch. 5MARINE RESOURCES ACT

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S.C. Code Ann. § 50-5-900 (2026).

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(A)The department may grant permits to any state resident for the exclusive use of portions of the intertidal or subtidal state-bottoms or waters for commercial shellfish culture or mariculture not to exceed an aggregate of five hundred acres of bottoms or an aggregate of one hundred surface acres of waters to any entity. In exercising its discretion the department may consider applicants' previous performance and compliance with natural resources laws.

(B)Each permit is valid for five years and may be renewed for additional terms.

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(A) The department may grant permits to any state resident for the exclusive use of portions of the intertidal or subtidal state-bottoms or waters for commercial shellfish culture or mariculture not to exceed an aggregate of five hundred acres of bottoms or an aggregate of one hundred surface acres of waters to any entity. In exercising its discretion the department may consider applicants' previous performance and compliance with natural resources laws. (B) Each permit is valid for five years and may be renewed for additional terms.