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S.C. Code Ann. § 48-29-10 Definitions
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For the purpose of this chapter: (a) "Forest pest" means any insect, disease or closely related organism which is harmful, injurious, or destructive to forests or timber. (b) "Forest land" or "forest" means land supporting a stand or potential stand of trees valuable for timber p…
S.C. Code Ann. § 48-29-20 State Commission of Forestry to detect and control forest pest outbreaks
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The purpose and intent of this chapter is to place with the State Commission of Forestry the authority and responsibility for action programs to detect and control forest pest outbreaks in South Carolina. The establishment of quarantine regulations and other actions to prevent th…
S.C. Code Ann. § 48-29-30 Duties of State Commission of Forestry as to forest pest outbreaks
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Whenever a forest pest outbreak is suspected, the State Commission of Forestry shall make surveys and observations, consulting with the State Crop Pest Commission's technical personnel for assistance with evaluation of pest populations and survey data. If the State Commission of …
S.C. Code Ann. § 48-29-40 Authority of State Commission of Forestry as to uncontrolled outbreaks
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Whenever the State Commission of Forestry determines that a forest pest outbreak cannot be or is not being controlled by the forest landowners in the control zone, the State Commission of Forestry is authorized to: (a) Take necessary measures to control the forest pest. (b) Procu…