South Carolina Statutes

§ 54-7-785 — Finder of wreck other than licensed salvor; share of recovery.

South Carolina·Title 54 PORTS AND MARITIME MATTERS·Ch. 7 SHIPWRECKS AND SALVAGE OPERATIONS

If the finder of a wreck is other than the licensed salvor (commercial applicant), the finder must receive twenty-five percent of the licensed salvor's share.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1991 Act No. 169, SECTION 1.

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Caption to be added to certain films relating to the Hunley.

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Sale of unclaimed stranded goods.

§ 54-7-30

Repelling entry into stranded vessels; carrying away saved goods.

§ 54-7-40

Issuance of warrants for stolen goods; penalty for retention.

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§ 54-7-630

Title to all submerged paleontological and submerged archaeological historic property, artifacts; conveyable to licensee.

§ 54-7-640

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§ 54-7-670

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