COMMITTEE REPORT

January 16, 2020

H. 4811

Introduced by Reps. Bailey, Hewitt, Hardee, Clemmons, Forrest and Hixon

S. Printed 1/16/20--H.

Read the first time January 14, 2020.

To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4811) to amend Section 48-39-290, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to the prohibition on erosion control structures or devices seaward of the setback line, etc., respectfully

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:

DAVID R. HIOTT for Committee.

TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-290, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES OR DEVICES SEAWARD OF THE SETBACK LINE, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR THE PLACEMENT OF SHORELINE PERPENDICULAR WINGWALLS THAT EXTEND LANDWARD FROM THE ENDS OF EXISTING EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES OR DEVICES.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Section 48-39-290(B)(2)(a) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"(a)    No new erosion control structures or devices are allowed seaward of the setback line except:

(i)        structures or devices to protect a public highway which that existed on the effective date of this act June 25, 1990; and

(ii)    shoreline perpendicular wingwalls that extend landward at a ninety degree angle from the ends of existing erosion control structures or devices that are consistent in height and composition with the existing erosion control structures to which they are attached subject to any special conditions imposed by the department."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.