45 chapters · 634 sections in this title.
S.C. Code Ann. § 48-20-10 Short title
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This chapter may be cited as the "South Carolina Mining Act".
S.C. Code Ann. § 48-20-100 Authority to assess and collect fees
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The department may assess and collect fees to assist with the costs of administering the provisions of this chapter. All appropriate fees must be received by the department before processing and approving an application as referenced in this chapter.
S.C. Code Ann. § 48-20-110 Bonding or other security requirements
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Each applicant for a certificate of exploration, and each applicant for an operating permit, shall file with the department, upon approval of the application, and maintain in force a bond in an amount set forth in this section. All bonds must be in favor of the State of South Car…
S.C. Code Ann. § 48-20-120 Annual report of operator; operating fee; late penalty
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Within thirty days following the end of the state fiscal year, and each year thereafter until reclamation is completed and approved, the operator shall file a report of activities completed during the preceding year for each permitted mining operation on a form prescribed by the …