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

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T10_C9_A3_S10-9-120

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 10-9-120
- **Heading:** SECTION 10-9-120. Protection of the state's interest against adverse claimants
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 10 / Chapter 9 / Article 3 / Section 10-9-120

## Text

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".

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 10-9-110 SECTION 10-9-110. Department of Health and Environmental Control has exclusive control of the state's phosphate interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T10_C9_A3_S10-9-110.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 10-9-120 SECTION 10-9-120. Protection of the state's interest against adverse claimants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T10_C9_A3_S10-9-120.md)
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- [S.C. Code Ann. § 10-9-140 SECTION 10-9-140. Department may grant or refuse application for license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T10_C9_A3_S10-9-140.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 10-9-150 SECTION 10-9-150. Bond of licensee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T10_C9_A3_S10-9-150.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 10-9-160 SECTION 10-9-160. Additional security to bonds may be required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T10_C9_A3_S10-9-160.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 10-9-170 SECTION 10-9-170. Proceeding for relief of sureties; new bond and its effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T10_C9_A3_S10-9-170.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 10-9-180 SECTION 10-9-180. Power to fix and change rates for digging phosphate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T10_C9_A3_S10-9-180.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 10-9-190 SECTION 10-9-190. Returns of rock mined; payment of royalty; rate of royalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T10_C9_A3_S10-9-190.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 10-9-200 SECTION 10-9-200. Comptroller General notified of licenses issued.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T10_C9_A3_S10-9-200.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 10-9-210 SECTION 10-9-210. Mining without license; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T10_C9_A3_S10-9-210.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 10-9-220 SECTION 10-9-220. Purchasing or receiving from unlicensed person.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T10_C9_A3_S10-9-220.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 10-9-230 SECTION 10-9-230. Penalty for violation of SECTION 10-9-220.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T10_C9_A3_S10-9-230.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 10-9-240 SECTION 10-9-240. Department may take measures to prevent interference, obstruction, or molestation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T10_C9_A3_S10-9-240.md)

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