If for any reason the Department of Health and Environmental Control is unable to secure the right-of-way upon, across, or through the property by voluntary agreement with the owner, the Department of Health and Environmental Control acting for the State, may condemn the right-of-way. The Governor and the Secretary of State shall promptly execute a deed for the condemned property to the United States.
S.C. Code Ann. § 3-5-330
Condemnation of lands needed from private persons or public service companies by Department of Health and Environmental Control
1962 Code SECTION 70-283; 1952 Code SECTION 70-283; 1942 Code SECTION 6038; 1932 Code SECTION 6038; 1931 (37) 226; 1945 (44) 156; 1954 (48) 1745; 1962 Code SECTION 70-283; 1952 …
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