S.C. Code Ann. § 54-3-120
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SECTION 54-3-120. Jurisdiction of Authority.
Official statutory text
The jurisdiction of the Authority in any of said harbors or seaports within the State shall extend over the waters and shores of such harbors or seaports and over that part of all tributary streams flowing into such harbors or seaports in which the tide ebbs and flows and shall extend to the outer edge of the outer bar at such harbors or seaports.
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