# S.C. Code Ann. § 49-30-80: SECTION 49-30-80. Removal of unpermitted structures; FERC licensees; recovery of costs

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T49_C30_S49-30-80

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 49-30-80
- **Heading:** SECTION 49-30-80. Removal of unpermitted structures; FERC licensees; recovery of costs
- **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 49-30-80

## Text

(A) The department must contract to remove unpermitted structures pursuant to a court order and to the extent that the fund contains sufficient funds to cover the cost of removal. (B) FERC licensees are authorized to remove unpermitted structures located on licensed lakes pursuant to a court order. (1) A FERC licensee may recover from the owner of an unpermitted structure all costs associated with its removal. The department must provide the FERC licensee with any information in the department's possession that may be used to identify and locate an owner from whom the FERC permittee is seeking to recover its costs. (2) The provisions of this subsection do not create a new duty of care for FERC licensees.

## 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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