The department may acquire a sufficient number of acres of land in close proximity to any dam, artificial lake, impounded water, or stream for the purpose of establishing fish hatcheries or fish nurseries. The board may exercise the power of eminent domain if necessary to accomplish this purpose.
Acquisition of land for fish hatcheries or nurseries, generally
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-13-1920, under Title 50, Chapter 13.
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-13-1920