South Carolina § 49-11-130 - Declaration of purpose.
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§ 49-11-130. Declaration of purpose.
It is the purpose of this article to provide for the certification and inspection of certain dams in South Carolina in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare in order to reduce the risk of failure of the dams, prevent injuries to persons and damage to property, and confer upon the department the regulatory authority to accomplish the purposes.
HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 447 SECTION 1; 1992 Act No. 406, SECTION 1; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 1248.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 49-11-130 ("Declaration of purpose.") 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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