South Carolina § 48-23-90 - General duties of commission.
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§ 48-23-90. General duties of commission.
The Commission shall inquire into and make an annual report to the General Assembly upon the forest conditions in the State, with reference to the preservation of forests, the effect of the destruction of forests upon the general welfare of the State and other matters pertaining to the subject of forestry and tree growth, including recommendations to the public generally as to reforestation.
It shall take such action and afford such organized means as may be necessary to prevent, control and extinguish fires, including the enforcement of any and all laws pertaining to the protection of the forests and woodlands of the State.
It shall give such advice, assistance and cooperation as may be practical to private owners of land and promote, so far as it may be able, a proper appreciation by the public of the advantages of forestry and the benefits to be derived from forest culture and preservation.
It shall cooperate with the Federal Government in the distribution of funds allotted to the State for forestry purposes and shall assist in the enforcement of all laws pertaining thereto. It shall have the control of the expenditure of all funds received by it.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 29-7; 1952 Code SECTION 29-7; 1942 Code SECTION 3279; 1932 Code SECTION 3279; 1927 (35) 367.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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