South Carolina § 49-11-140 - General duties of department.
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§ 49-11-140. General duties of department.
The authority for the safe maintenance of the dams and reservoirs of this State and the powers of inspection and certification provided in this article are the responsibility of the department. The department may employ engineers and technicians it considers necessary to implement this article for which appropriations are available.
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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