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S.C. Code Ann. § 48-18-10 Short title
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This chapter may be cited as the Erosion and Sediment Reduction Act of 1983.
S.C. Code Ann. § 48-18-20 Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (1) "Erosion" means the wearing away of the ground surface by the action of wind, water, gravity, or any combination thereof. (2) "Sediment" means soil or other earth-like material that has been moved by the forces of water, wind, gravity, or any combinat…
S.C. Code Ann. § 48-18-30 Exceptions from application of chapter
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This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) Activities regulated by the South Carolina Mining Act (Chapter 20 of Title 48). (2) Beach erosion, which for the purpose of this chapter, means removal of soil, sand, or rock from the land adjacent to the ocean due to wave action.
S.C. Code Ann. § 48-18-40 Duties and responsibilities of department
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The department shall implement a statewide erosion and sediment reduction and stormwater management program as follows: (1) The department is designated as the state agency responsible for developing, coordinating, and promoting erosion and sediment reduction and stormwater manag…