South Carolina § 51-22-10 - Legislative findings.
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§ 51-22-10. Legislative findings.
The General Assembly finds that:
(1) there is a critical need to preserve and acquire the state's sensitive and pristine ecological and recreational resources and sites, as well as the state's natural and historical resources and sites, and there is a need to continue to develop and fund state parks and other outdoor recreational facilities for the state's citizens and out-of-state visitors;
(2) a planning, acquisition, and funding mechanism must be established to meet future preservation, acquisition, and development of natural resource needs in South Carolina;
(3) innovation and cooperation among parties and agencies interested in conservation, preservation, and recreation must be promoted to continue the high quality of life of this State; and
(4) funding must be available on a yearly basis to implement these objectives and to match funds for private, nonpublic sources.
HISTORY: 1995 Act No. 145, Part II, SECTION 69, eff June 29, 1995.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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