# S.C. Code Ann. § 49-30-40: SECTION 49-30-40. Public Waters Nuisance Abatement Fund

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T49_C30_S49-30-40

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 49-30-40
- **Heading:** SECTION 49-30-40. Public Waters Nuisance Abatement Fund
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 49 / Chapter 30 / Section 49-30-40

## Text

The Public Waters Nuisance Abatement Fund is created solely to pay for costs incurred by the State associated with removing unpermitted structures pursuant to this chapter. The fund may receive appropriations from the general fund, federal funds, donations, gifts, the proceeds of permit fees, and other monetary instruments of value. The proceeds contained in the fund may be carried forward from year to year and do not revert to the general fund of the State. The department must maintain and administer the fund. Proceeds from the fund may not be used to pay for costs associated with the removal of an unpermitted structure from licensed lakes.

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 49-30-10 SECTION 49-30-10. Citation of act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T49_C30_S49-30-10.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 49-30-20 SECTION 49-30-20. Legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T49_C30_S49-30-20.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 49-30-30 SECTION 49-30-30. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T49_C30_S49-30-30.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 49-30-40 SECTION 49-30-40. Public Waters Nuisance Abatement Fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T49_C30_S49-30-40.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 49-30-50 SECTION 49-30-50. Permit to maintain existing structure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T49_C30_S49-30-50.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 49-30-60 SECTION 49-30-60. Permit application; fee; conditions; time for filing; grounds for revocation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T49_C30_S49-30-60.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 49-30-70 SECTION 49-30-70. Identification and removal of unpermitted structures; notice of proceeding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T49_C30_S49-30-70.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 49-30-80 SECTION 49-30-80. Removal of unpermitted structures; FERC licensees; recovery of costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T49_C30_S49-30-80.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 49-30-90 SECTION 49-30-90. Magistrate court jurisdiction; offenses and penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T49_C30_S49-30-90.md)

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