The department may acquire a sufficient number of acres of land in close proximity to any dam, artificial lake, impounded water, or stream for the purpose of establishing fish hatcheries or fish nurseries. The board may exercise the power of eminent domain if necessary to accomplish this purpose.
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-13-1920
Acquisition of land for fish hatcheries or nurseries, generally
1962 Code SECTION 28-711; 1952 Code SECTION 28-711; 1942 Code SECTION 1774; 1934 (38) 1348; 1952 (47) 2179; 1972 (57) 2431; 1987 Act No. 173, SECTION 31; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTI…
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