South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-62 - Air Pollution Control Regulations and Standards
Subchapter 61-62.2 - Prohibition of Open Burning
OPEN BURNING IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BELOW
Section 61-62.2.61-62.2.I.I.II - General
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. A written report or warning to a person of a violation at one site shall be considered adequate notice of the Regulation and subsequent observed violations at the same or different site will result in appropriate legal action.
B. Open burning may be conducted in certain situations if no undesirable levels are or will be created. The authority to conduct open burning under this Regulation does not exempt or excuse the person responsible for the burning from the consequences of or the damages or injuries resulting from the burning and does not exempt or excuse anyone from complying with other applicable laws and with ordinances, regulations, and orders of governmental entities having jurisdiction, even though the burning is otherwise conducted in compliance with this Regulation.
C. The Department reserves the right to impose other or different restrictions and exemptions on open burning in addition to those enumerated above whenever in the judgment of the Department such is necessary to realize the purpose of this Regulation.
