South Carolina Scenic Rivers Act (South Carolina Code of Laws: Title 49 - Waters, Water Resources and Drainage; Chapter 29) Country/Territory United States of America Territorial subdivision South Carolina Document type Legislation Date 1976 (2018) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Surface water Inland waters Water conservation zone Protected area Procedural matters Inventory River basin institution Tax/levy Special fund Zoning Policy/planning Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Chapter of the South Carolina Code of Laws is known as the South Carolina Scenic Rivers Act of 1989. It states that certain selected rivers and river segments of this State possess unique or outstanding scenic, recreational, geologic, botanical, fish, wildlife, historic, or cultural values. The legislative intent is to provide for the protection of these selected diminishing values and to preserve the state’s natural heritage for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. The provisions of this Chapter complement and are considered part of the State Water Resources Plan as formulated by the department. More specifically, the Chapter provides for types of rivers eligible for inclusion in scenic rivers program; inventory and study of rivers; designation of river as eligible state scenic river; proposals for inclusion of additional rivers; public meeting on proposed designation of river as scenic river; minimum criteria for assessing river’s eligibility for designation as scenic river; advisory council for designated scenic river; formal action by department required for designation, notice of proposed designation, and approval of designation by General Assembly; acquisition of lands adjacent to scenic rivers, donations, requirements, tax treatment of donations, reports, and liability of title holders; the Scenic Rivers Trust Fund; acquisition of land by eminent domain prohibited; when the title of donated land reverts back to donor; applicable policies for managing scenic rivers; application of provisions regarding restrictive use or zoning of lands; comprehensive water and related land use plans; access on, over, or under designated rivers by sellers of electric energy, natural gas, or communication services; penalties for violations of the Chapter; camping activities encouraged at scenic rivers; and portions of Little Pee Dee, Broad, Saluda, Lynches, Ashley, Black, Great Pee Dee, and Catawba Rivers designated scenic rivers. Full text English Website www.scstatehouse.gov