South Carolina § 54-7-660 No license required for non-disturbing inspection and study.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 54-7-660 — No license required for non-disturbing inspection and study.

South Carolina § 54-7-660

Title 54PORTS AND MARITIME MATTERS

Ch. 7SHIPWRECKS AND SALVAGE OPERATIONS

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S.C. Code Ann. § 54-7-660 (2026).

Text

A person may inspect, study, explore, photograph, measure, record, conduct a reconnaissance survey, use magnetic or acoustic detection devices, or otherwise use and enjoy a submerged archaeological historic property and/or submerged paleontological property without being required to obtain a license if the use or activity does not:

(1)involve excavation, destruction, substantive injury, or disturbance of the historic property, a paleontological site, or its immediate environment;

(2)endanger other persons or property; or (3) violate other regulations or provisions of federal, state, or local law or ordinance.

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A person may inspect, study, explore, photograph, measure, record, conduct a reconnaissance survey, use magnetic or acoustic detection devices, or otherwise use and enjoy a submerged archaeological historic property and/or submerged paleontological property without being required to obtain a license if the use or activity does not: (1) involve excavation, destruction, substantive injury, or disturbance of the historic property, a paleontological site, or its immediate environment; (2) endanger other persons or property; or (3) violate other regulations or provisions of federal, state, or local law or ordinance.