South Carolina § 3-5-80 - Surveys for purpose of determining property uses.
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§ 3-5-80. Surveys for purpose of determining property uses.
For the purpose of determining the lands, easements and property necessary for the uses herein set out, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control or the United States Government, or the agents of either, may enter upon any lands along the general line of the rights of way for the purposes of locating definitely the specific lines of such rights of way and the land required for such purposes and there shall be no claim against the State or the United States for such acts as may be done in making such surveys.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 70-258; 1952 Code SECTION 70-258; 1942 Code SECTION 6031-6; 1934 (38) 1314; 1945 (44) 156; 1954 (48) 1745; 1962 Code SECTION 70-258; 1952 Code SECTION 70-258; 1942 Code SECTION 6031-6; 1934 (38) 1314; 1945 (44) 156; 1954 (48) 1745; 1978 Act No. 508 SECTION 1; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 40, eff July 1, 1994.
Effect of Amendment
The 1993 amendment substituted "South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control" for "South Carolina Coastal Council."
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 3-5-80
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 3-5-80 cover?
Section 3-5-80 ("Surveys for purpose of determining property uses.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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