The bill H. 5310 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 44-96-195, which prohibits the land application of sludge and the sale and distribution of compost and other agricultural products that contain sludge or septage from municipal, commercial, or industrial wastewater treatment plants. Specifically, it restricts the application, spreading, sale, or distribution of any products intended for agricultural use that are derived from or contain such sludge or septage.

However, the bill includes exceptions to these prohibitions. It allows for the disposal of the prohibited materials at solid waste landfills and permits the land application or sale of compost and agricultural products derived from certain residuals, such as food waste or materials from brewing and distilling processes, as long as these residuals are not mixed with sludge or septage. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
03/04/2026: 44-96-195
Latest Version: 44-96-195