The bill H. 3116 aims to enhance water quality in South Carolina by adding Section 48-6-90 to the South Carolina Code of Laws. This new section 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 bill's effective date.

Additionally, the bill grants the Department of Environmental Services the authority 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