Proposed Regulations

Document No. 5441 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-1-60, 50-1-200, 50-1-220, 50-9-650, 50-11-10, 50-11-105, 50-11-300, 50-11-310, 50-11-315, 50-11-320, 50-11-365, 50-11-390, 50-11-410, 50-11-430, 50-11-500, 50-11-525, 50-11-530, 50-11-540, 50-11-544, 50-11-546, 50-11-580, 50-11-2200, and 50-11-2210 123-40. Wildlife Management Area Regulations. 123-51. Turkey Hunting Rules and Seasons. Preamble: The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is proposing to amend the existing regulations that set seasons, bag limits and methods of huntin…

Document No. 5440 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 50-5-30 123-37. Verifiable Documentation for Blue Crab License Eligibility. (New) Preamble: The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) proposes to promulgate regulation relating to the determination of verifiable documentation for limited commercial blue crab license renewal eligibility as PROPOSED REGULATIONS 27 South Carolina State Register Vol. 49, Issue 11 November 28, 2025 required in Section 50-5-400(H), to create an effective and efficient process and to ensure proper, eq…

Document No. 5439 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-5-30 and 50-5-905 123-34. Shellfish Permits. Preamble: The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources proposes to amend Regulation 123-34(B) Shellfish Permits. The subject of the proposed action is to promulgate section 124-34(B)(2), to establish an expiration date for permit applications that do not receive an agency decision, request for additional information, or other official correspondence within twelve (12) months of the date of submission. Section-by-Section Discussion: Title. N…

Document No. 5260 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-1-200, 50-1-210, 50-11-310, 50-11-350, 50-11-390, 50-11-500, 50-11-530, 50-11-2200, and 50-11-2210 123-52. Individual Antlerless Deer Tags, Antlerless Deer Limits for Private Lands in Game Zones 1-4, and Youth Deer Hunting Day. Preamble: The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is proposing to amend the existing regulations antlerless deer limits for private lands in Game Zone 2. The following is a section-by-section summary of the proposed changes and additions: Section-by-Sectio…

Document No. 5259 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-9-640, 50-11-300, 50-11-500, 50-11-510, 50-11-525, 50-11-530, 50-11-540, 50-11-544, 50-11-546, 50-11-580, and 50-11-2200 123-51. Turkey Hunting Rules and Seasons. Preamble: The Department of Natural Resources proposes to amend Regulation 123-51 “Turkey Hunting Rules and Seasons.” The subject of the proposed action is to amend the regulations to prescribe seasons, dates, bag limits, and details of hunting and taking of turkeys on Wildlife Management Areas. The following is a summary of the p…

Document No. 5251 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-1-60, 50-1-200, 50-1-220, 50-9-650, 50-11-10, 50-11-105, 50-11-310, 50-11-315, 50-11-320, 50-11-365, 50-11-390, 50-11-410, 50-11-430, 50-11-500, 50-11-525, 50-11-530, 50-11-580, 50-11-2200, and 50-11-2210 123-40. Wildlife Management Area Regulations. Preamble: The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is proposing to amend the existing regulations that set seasons, bag limits and methods of hunting and taking of wildlife. The following is a section-by-section summary of the propose…

Document No. 5250 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-11-525 and 50-11-1090 123-46. Rules and Regulations Governing the Issuance of Deer Depredation Permits. Preamble: The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is proposing to amend Regulation 123-46 pertaining to Issuance of Deer Depredation Permits as specified in 50-11-1090, SC Code of Laws. The following is a section-by-section discussion of proposed changes. Section-by-Section Discussion: 123-46. Rules and Regulations governing the Issuance of Deer Depredation Permits. 1. Changes …

Document No. 5249 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-11-2200 and 50-11-2210 123-204. Additional Regulations Applicable to Specific Properties. Preamble: The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is proposing to amend Regulation 123-204 pertaining to use of Wildlife Management Areas, Heritage Preserves, and other lands owned by the Department. The following is a section-by-section discussion of the proposed changes. Section-by-Section Discussion: 123-204. Additional Regulations Applicable to Specific Properties. FF. Botany Bay Plantat…