South Carolina § 50-3-515 - Exception for lands which were used for agriculture or managed forestland before acquisition by department.
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§ 50-3-515. Exception for lands which were used for agriculture or managed forestland before acquisition by department.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, lands which were used for agriculture or managed forestland before acquisition by the department must be managed and the timber harvested to provide optimum fish and wildlife habitat. The department must use Best Management Practices as prescribed by the South Carolina Forestry Commission, or its successor, in managing and harvesting timber. If the department uses Best Management Practices when managing or harvesting timber, there is no adverse effect on historical properties or archeological sites.
HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 186, SECTION 1, eff May 28, 2010.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 50-3-515 ("Exception for lands which were used for agriculture or managed forestland before acquisition by department.") 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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