South Carolina § 47-21-240 - Exemptions.
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§ 47-21-240. Exemptions.
This chapter does not apply to, affect, or otherwise prohibit actions taken by:
(1) the Department of Agriculture, any other federal, state, or local department or agency, or an official or employee of these entities while in the exercise or performance of a power or duty imposed by law or regulation; or
(2) a person holding a legal interest in a crop operation, a crop from a crop operation, or other property in or on a crop operation who has an interest in the operation, crop, or other property superior to the interest held by the person incurring damages.
HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 220, SECTION 1, eff June 7, 2012.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 47-21-240 ("Exemptions.") 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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