Investigators of the State Arson Control Program have the powers of other law enforcement officers of this State, including agents of the State Law Enforcement Division, when performing their duties, including the power of arrest. In addition, all powers vested in the State Fire Marshal's office are also vested in the State Arson Control Program.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-9-230
Powers of investigators and of program
1984 Act No. 512, Part II, SECTION 49B.
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