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S.C. Code Ann. § 27-3-20

Definitions

Applied in 6 court decisions — leading case Brooks v. Northwood Little League, Inc. (1997)

Most recently applied in Harris v. University of South Carolina (February 2011)

1962 Code SECTION 51-82; 1968 (55) 3047; 2014 Act No. 255 (H.4673), SECTION 1, eff June 6, 2014.

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As used in this chapter:

(a) "Aviation activities" means taking off, flying, or landing an airplane or aircraft. Aviation activities do not include airshows or any activity where the general public is invited.

(b) "Land" means land, roads, water, watercourses, private ways and buildings, structures, and machinery or equipment when attached to the realty.

(c) "Owner" means the possessor of a fee interest, a tenant, lessee, occupant, easement holder, or person in control of the premises.

(d) "Recreational purpose" includes, but is not limited to, any of the following, or any combination thereof: hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, camping, picnicking, hiking, pleasure driving, nature study, water skiing, summer and winter sports, aviation activities, and viewing or enjoying historical, archaeological, scenic, or scientific sites.

(e) "Charge" means the admission price or fee asked in return for invitation or permission to enter or go upon the land.

(f) "Persons" means individuals regardless of age.

Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.