The bill H. 4645 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 44-1-325, which prohibits the construction or installation of septic tanks within two hundred yards of any navigable waterway or coastal wetland in the state. This new regulation is intended to protect the state's waterways and wetlands from potential pollution and environmental degradation caused by septic systems.

The bill specifies that the Department of Environmental Services is responsible for enforcing this prohibition, overriding any conflicting provisions in existing laws, including those found in Chapter 55 of Title 44 and Titles 5 or 6. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor, emphasizing the urgency of safeguarding South Carolina's natural resources.

Statutes affected:
12/17/2025: 44-1-325
Latest Version: 44-1-325