Section 49-3-50 - Matters to be considered by department in exercising responsibilitiesIn exercising its responsibilities under this chapter, the department shall take into consideration the need for:
(1) adequate supplies of surface and groundwaters of suitable quality for all uses, including domestic, municipal, agricultural, and industrial;(2) water of suitable quality for all purposes;(3) water availability for recreational and commercial needs;(5) flood damage control or prevention measures including zoning to protect people, property, and productive lands from flood losses;(6) land stabilization measures;(7) drainage measures, including salinity control;(8) watershed protection and management measures;(9) outdoor recreational and fish and wildlife opportunities;(10) studies on saltwater intrusion into groundwater and surface water;(11) measures to protect the state's fisheries and other aquatic resources;(12) any other means by which development of water and related land resources can contribute to economic growth and development, the long-term preservation of water resources, and the general well-being of all the people of the State.Amended by 2023 S.C. Acts, Act No. 60 (SB 399),s 5, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by 2019 S.C. Acts, Act No. 73 (HB 4011),s 2, eff. 5/16/2019.2008 Act No. 344, Section 1, eff six months after approval (approved June 11, 2008); 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1244; 1969 (56) 72; 1967 (55) 60; 1962 Code Section 70-25.