# S.C. Code Ann. § 50-18-250: SECTION 50-18-250. Inspection of facilities; hindering or failure to comply with request of agent; display or on-site filing of permit

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C18_A2_S50-18-250

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 50-18-250
- **Heading:** SECTION 50-18-250. Inspection of facilities; hindering or failure to comply with request of agent; display or on-site filing of permit
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Article 2 / Section 50-18-250

## Text

(A) During business hours, or when an employee, owner, or owner's agent is present, the department may inspect all premises and facilities. (B) It is unlawful for a person to fail to comply with the lawful requests of a department agent, or hinder a department agent, in the performance of his duties under this chapter. (C) Permits, registrations, and licenses issued under this chapter must be conspicuously displayed or be on file at the site of the aquaculture business.

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 50-18-210 SECTION 50-18-210. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C18_A2_S50-18-210.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 50-18-215 SECTION 50-18-215. Authority of the Department of Natural Resources; permits and licenses; exclusion of saltwater species.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C18_A2_S50-18-215.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 50-18-220 SECTION 50-18-220. Out-of-state aquaculturists and common carriers; permits, licenses, and proper documentation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C18_A2_S50-18-220.md)
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- [S.C. Code Ann. § 50-18-240 SECTION 50-18-240. Cost and validity of permit; fees, fines, and forfeitures placed in special account; penalties; appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C18_A2_S50-18-240.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 50-18-245 SECTION 50-18-245. Requirements to engage in aquaculture of nonindigenous species.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C18_A2_S50-18-245.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 50-18-250 SECTION 50-18-250. Inspection of facilities; hindering or failure to comply with request of agent; display or on-site filing of permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C18_A2_S50-18-250.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 50-18-255 SECTION 50-18-255. Wholesale aquaculture licenses; license year; cost; exemption for individuals holding current aquaculture permits; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C18_A2_S50-18-255.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 50-18-260 SECTION 50-18-260. Aquacultured game fish retail license; application and issuance; display of license; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C18_A2_S50-18-260.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 50-18-265 SECTION 50-18-265. Invoices, receipts, and bills of lading; inspections; documentation and record retention; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C18_A2_S50-18-265.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 50-18-270 SECTION 50-18-270. Intentional release of imported species into public waterways; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C18_A2_S50-18-270.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 50-18-275 SECTION 50-18-275. Freshwater game fish acquired for brood stock.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C18_A2_S50-18-275.md)

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