South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H3503 Compare Versions

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1	1	South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026
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9	9	A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTIONS 44-96-295 AND 48-20-45 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FROM ISSUING ANY PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY OR FOR MINING ACTIVITIES, RESPECTIVELY, IF LOCATED WITHIN A CERTAIN PROXIMITY TO A PUBLIC PARK OR OTHER PUBLIC NATURAL AREA. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina: SECTION 1. Article 2, Chapter 96, Title 44 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding: Section 44-96-295. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the department is prohibited from issuing a permit for construction of any solid waste management facility including, but not limited to, a landfill, a municipal solid waste landfill, a sanitary landfill, or a solid waste disposal facility, pursuant to this article on land located within two miles of any park, preserve, green space, or other protected natural area owned or managed by the United States, the State, a county, a municipality, another political subdivision, or any other public entity. SECTION 2. Chapter 20, Title 48 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding: Section 48-20-45. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the department is prohibited from issuing a certificate of exploration, general mining permit, operating permit, or any other certificate or permit pursuant to this chapter for exploration or mining activities on affected land located within two miles of any park, preserve, green space, or other protected natural area owned or managed by the United States, the State, a county, a municipality, another political subdivision, or any other public entity. SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. ----XX----
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31	31	TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTIONS 44-96-295 AND 48-20-45 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FROM ISSUING ANY PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY OR FOR MINING ACTIVITIES, RESPECTIVELY, IF LOCATED WITHIN A CERTAIN PROXIMITY TO A PUBLIC PARK OR OTHER PUBLIC NATURAL AREA.
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35	35	Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
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39	39	SECTION 1. Article 2, Chapter 96, Title 44 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
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43	43	Section 44-96-295. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the department is prohibited from issuing a permit for construction of any solid waste management facility including, but not limited to, a landfill, a municipal solid waste landfill, a sanitary landfill, or a solid waste disposal facility, pursuant to this article on land located within two miles of any park, preserve, green space, or other protected natural area owned or managed by the United States, the State, a county, a municipality, another political subdivision, or any other public entity.
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47	47	SECTION 2. Chapter 20, Title 48 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
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51	51	Section 48-20-45. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the department is prohibited from issuing a certificate of exploration, general mining permit, operating permit, or any other certificate or permit pursuant to this chapter for exploration or mining activities on affected land located within two miles of any park, preserve, green space, or other protected natural area owned or managed by the United States, the State, a county, a municipality, another political subdivision, or any other public entity.
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55	55	SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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