The bill H. 3116 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 48-6-90, which mandates the Department of Environmental Services to establish regulations that prohibit the discharge of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, including specific chemicals like perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate, into the state's waterways and drinking water supplies. The department is required to implement these regulations within 180 days of the section's effective date.

Additionally, the bill allows the Department of Environmental Services to enforce these regulations in accordance with existing laws and to collaborate with other state departments, such as the Department of Public Health, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Commerce, to ensure compliance. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 48-6-90
Latest Version: 48-6-90