S.C. Code § 48-34-10
Short title
This chapter is known as the "South Carolina Prescribed Fire Act".
South Carolina Code Title 48, Chapter 34 — South Carolina Prescribed Fire Act
South Carolina · statute · S.C. Code tit. 48, ch. 34 · 6 active provisions
S.C. Code § 48-34-20
Definitions
As used in this chapter: (1) "Prescribed fire" means a controlled fire applied to forest, brush, or grassland vegetative fuels under specified environmental conditions and precautions which cause the fire to be confined to a predetermined area and allow accomplishment of the planned land management objectives. It also…
S.C. Code § 48-34-30
Authority to promulgate regulations
The State Commission of Forestry shall promulgate regulations for the use of prescribed fire and for the certification of prescribed fire managers.
S.C. Code § 48-34-40
Requirements for conducting prescribed fire; South Carolina Smoke Management Guidelines
(A) For purposes of this section, "South Carolina Smoke Management Guidelines" means smoke management guidelines for vegetative debris burning for forestry, agriculture, and wildlife purposes that are promulgated as regulations by the State Forestry Commission pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act. (B) Prescrib…
S.C. Code § 48-34-50
Liability for damages, injury, or loss caused by prescribed fire
A property owner or lessee or his agent or employee conducting a prescribed fire pursuant to this chapter is not liable for damage, injury, or loss caused by fire or other consequences of the prescribed fire, except for smoke, unless negligence is proven. A property owner or lessee or his agent or employee conducting a…
S.C. Code § 48-34-60
Conducting prescribed fire without certified prescribed manager present
Notwithstanding the requirements of this chapter, a person may conduct a prescribed fire without a certified prescribed fire manager present.