Article

General Provisions

S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-5— Short title
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-10— Definitions
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-20— Legislative declaration of policy
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-30— Watercraft laws and ordinances; special rules and regulations
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-35— Repealed by 2008 Act No. 344, SECTION 30, eff 6 months after approval (approved June 11, 2008)
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-40— Administration of chapter
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-45— Administration of oaths; acknowledgment of signatures
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-50— Director and other personnel to carry out provisions of chapter; salary and terms of employment
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-60— Repealed by 2008 Act No. 344, SECTION 30, eff 6 months after approval (approved June 11, 2008)
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-70— Limit on expenses and costs of administration
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-80— Enforcement of provisions of chapter; authority to issue summons or make arrests
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-85— Conditions for operation of vessel displaying blue light; operating procedure in presence of such vessel; violations
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-87— Operation of vessel prohibited within fifty feet of vessel displaying diver down flag; diving prohibited within fifty feet of vessel whose occupant is fishing
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-90— Boating safety and educational program
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-95— Lawful operation of certain vessels; penalties
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-100— Records to be kept by owners of boat liveries
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-105— Towing of watercraft by department
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-110— Negligent operation of water device; offense; penalties
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-111— Reckless operation of water device; offense; penalties
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-112— Operation of moving motorized water device or water device under sail while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol; offense; penalties
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-113— Operation of moving water device while under the influence of alcohol or drugs resulting in property damage, great bodily injury or death; penalties
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-114— Chemical test or analysis of breath, blood, or urine; implied consent; presumptions arising from blood alcohol content levels
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-115— Reckless homicide by operation of boat; penalty; persons convicted of certain offenses prohibited from operating boat
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-116— Chemical tests to determine presence of alcohol and/or drugs; requesting additional tests; release of results
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-117— Operation of water device while privileges suspended; offense; penalties
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-120— Duty of boat livery as to equipment, registration and the like; liability of owner for negligent operation of vessel
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-125— Restrictions on swimming near public landing on hydroelectric generation lake or reservoir; no wake zone
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-130— Duties of vessel operator involved in collision; offense and penalties; immunity of person rendering assistance; accident reports; suspension of privileges
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-140— Division to furnish information on collisions and numbering of vessels to officials or agencies of United States
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-146— Discharging firearm at boat landing or ramp prohibited
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-147— Repealed by 2008 Act No. 321, SECTION 6, eff 6 months after approval (approved June 16, 2008)
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-148— Prohibition against obstruction of pier, dock, wharf, boat ramp, or access areas; erection of signs; penalties for violation
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-149— Repealed by 2008 Act No. 321, SECTION 6, eff 6 months after approval (approved June 16, 2008)
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-150— Penalties
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-160— Disposition of fees and fines
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-170— Relationship between state and federal regulations; effect of changes in federal law or regulations
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-175— Watercraft to heave to on Coast Guard signal; cooperation by operator, crew and passengers; penalties; magistrates court jurisdiction
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-180— Riding surfboard near fishing piers
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-21-190— Repealed