South Carolina H 5061: Coastal Beaches

Status: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs (as of 2026-01-29)

State: South Carolina · Session: 2025-2026 · Bill: H 5061

Sponsors: Bustos, Hartnett, Landing, T. Moore, Wetmore, Wickensimer

Bill Text

2025-2026 Bill 5061 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 29, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5061

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS 
BY ADDING SECTION 51-3-170 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COASTAL BEACH IS A STATE 
PARK.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Chapter 3, Title 51 of the 
S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 Section 
51-3-170. For purposes of the South Carolina Code of Laws, a coastal beach is 
considered a state park. For purposes of this section, a "coastal beach" means 
the area from the high-water mark to the ocean.

SECTION 
2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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