South Carolina Administrative Code

123-19.11. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions as to Use of Watercraft Within Certain Areas of South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Public Park No. 1, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.12. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions as to Use of Watercraft Within Boat Launching Ramp at Dreher Island State Park, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.13. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions as to Use of Watercraft in Certain Areas of Durham Creek, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.14. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restriction as to Use of Watercraft Within Swimming Area of Dreher Island State Park, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.15. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions as to Use of Watercraft Within Certain Areas of South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Public Park No. 3, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.16. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portions of the Waters of Lake Marion, Clarendon County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.17. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Waters of Ashley River, Charleston County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.18. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Waters of Lake Wylie, Near Commodore Yacht Club, York County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.19. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Waters of Lake Keowee called Lake Keowee Marina, Oconee County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.2. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portions of Waters of Lake Murray, Lexington County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.20. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions on Use of Watercraft on Certain Portion of Wappoo Creek, Charleston County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.21. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Lake Russell and Savannah River, Abbeville County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.22. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Kiawah River, Charleston, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.23. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Pack’s Landing Area of Waters of Lake Marion, Sumter County, Declared No Wake Zone, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.24. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Waters of Lake Marion, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.25. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Waters on Lake Keowee, Pickens County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.26. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Lake Murray, Newberry County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.27. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portions of Scott Creek, Colleton County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.28. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Battery Creek, Beaufort County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.29. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restriction on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Parsonage Creek, Murrells Inlet, Georgetown County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.3. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portions of Waters of Shem Creek, Charleston County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.30. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restriction on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Morgan Creek, Charleston County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.31. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in a Certain Portion of Stono River, Charleston County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.32. State Waterways Uniform Marking System Pursuant to Section 50-21-710 which requires that a uniform marking system of state waterways be compatible with the system prescribed by the United States Coast Guard for the marking of state waters; and the United States Coast G…

123-19.4. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portions of Waters of Lake Murray, Lexington County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.6. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portions of the Waters of Lake Marion, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.7. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions on the Use of Watercraft in the Waters of a Certain Portion of Goose Creek, Berkeley County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.8. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in a Certain Portion of the Water of Wappoo Creek, Charleston County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-19.9. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Modification of a No Wake Zone in the Lake Murray Marina Area, Lake Murray, Richland County, South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5017, eff May 28, 2021.

123-2. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Accident Reports, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5021, eff May 28, 2021.

123-20. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Fishing With a Channel Net, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5016, eff May 28, 2021.

123-201. Definitions. For purposes of this regulation: ‘‘All terrain vehicle’’ means a motorized vehicle, regardless of the number of wheels, designed or constructed primarily for use off of paved or improved roads. ‘‘Boats’’ mean any watercraft, including but not limited to moto…

123-202. Hazard of Outdoor Activities and Liability. Department land is made available to the general public for reasonable uses not prohibited by statute or regulation. These lands are held and maintained in a natural condition, except for uses requiring modification. Outdoor ac…

123-203. General Regulation. This section shall apply to all Wildlife Management Areas, Heritage Preserves and other lands owned by the Department. A. Hunting, fishing, and taking game animals, birds, fish, or other wildlife is allowed on Wildlife Management Areas that have been …

123-204. Additional Regulations Applicable to Specific Properties. See SCSR 49-10 Doc. No. 5409, effective October 7, 2025, for 90 days, which promulgated an emergency amendment to SC ADC 123-204, extending the seasonal closure of the Crab Bank Heritage Preserve’s intertidal zone…

123-206. Permits to Collect Plants, Animals, or Minerals or to Undertake Archeological Activities. A. The Department may issue permits to collect plants, animals, or minerals or to undertake research, survey, or archeological activities on Department land. Permits may be issued o…

123-207. Exception for Non-Public Use Properties. This regulation shall not be applicable to Department owned land used for such purposes as fish hatcheries, maintenance facilities, storage facilities, offices, residences, or similar facilities which are not open generally for pu…

123-208. Law Enforcement, Fire Fighting, and Emergency Activities. This regulation shall not be construed or applied to prevent any authorized law enforcement, fire fighting, emergency, or rescue personnel from carrying out their official responsibilities. HISTORY: Added by State…

123-209. Term and Conditions for the Public’s Use of State Lakes and Ponds Owned by the Department of Natural Resources. A. Pursuant to the conditions provided in 1976 Code Section 50-11-2200 prohibiting certain acts and conduct on state lakes owned or leased by the department, r…

123-21. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Operation of Crab Pots, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5016, eff May 28, 2021.

123-210. Term and Conditions for the Public’s Use of State Lakes and Ponds Leased by the Department of Natural Resources. A. Pursuant to the conditions provided in 1976 Code Section 50-11-2200 prohibiting certain acts and conduct on state lakes owned or leased by the department, …

123-211. Terms and Conditions for the Public’s Use of Department Shooting Ranges. A. The Department may construct shooting ranges on property it owns or leases for the purpose of providing public shooting opportunity. The following rules apply to Department firearm and archery ra…

123-22. Gill Nets. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 50-5-30 and 50-5-500) Gill nets are lawful in the following zone established within an enclosed polygon with a linear boundary defined as follows, and with all named features referencing NOAA Navigational Chart 11534 (Myrtle G…

123-23. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Tags on Submerged Traps, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5016, eff May 28, 2021.

123-24. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Master of a Vessel Licensed by the Division of Commercial Fisheries, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5016, eff May 28, 2021.

123-25. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Numbering of All Vessels Used for Harvesting Shellfish Commercially in South Carolina, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5016, eff May 28, 2021.

123-26. Point of Juncture of Bull Creek and Waccamaw River Established. The point of junction of Bull Creek and Waccamaw River is the 40-mile limit referred to in subsection (1) of § 50-17-240, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to the open and closed seasons on shad.…

123-28. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled License for Selling Shad, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5016, eff May 28, 2021.

123-29. One-Quarter Mile Off-Shore Line. If the place from which the one-quarter mile off-shore line is not designated by law it shall be measured from the mean low tide mark. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 17, Issue No. 5, Part 3, eff May 28, 1993.

123-3. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Lights, repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5021, eff May 28, 2021.