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SECTION 10-9-120. Protection of the state's interest against adverse claimants.

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SC Code › Title 10 › Chapter 9 › Article 3 › Section 10-9-120

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The department may inquire into and protect the interests of the State in and to any phosphatic deposits or mines, whether in the navigable waters of the State or in land marshes or other territory owned or claimed by other parties, and in the proceeds of any such mines and may take such action for, or in behalf of, the State in regard thereto as it may find necessary or deem proper. Effect of Amendment 2014 Act No. 121, SECTION 7.M, substituted "department" for "board".

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SECTION 10-9-120. Protection of the state's interest against adverse claimants. · S.C. Code Ann. § 10-9-120 | Frix