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Executive Order No. 2020-16

Emergency Access Restrictions for Public Beaches and Waters

Governor Henry McMaster · South Carolina (State)

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Jurisdiction
South Carolina
Level
State
Authority
S.C. Code §§ 1-3-430, 1-3-440, 16-7-10, 25-1-440
Issued
2020-03-30 Mar. 30, 2020
Effective
2020-03-30 (immediately) (read as 2020-03-30)
End
Beach access points and piers reopened Apr. 21, 2020, 12:00 p.m. (EO 2020-28 § 1), subject to local closure; boating restrictions rescinded May 8, 2020 (EO 2020-34 § 2) (read as 2020-04-21)
In force
Mar. 30, 2020 to Apr. 21, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Business closureGathering capTravel and quarantine
Addressees
  • the public
  • State agencies, counties and municipalities controlling beach access and landings
Functions reached
  • CB coastal tourism customer base
  • LG lodging demand
  • AM amenities
Collection
South Carolina SC

Operative words

any and all public beach access points, to include any adjacent or associated public parking lots or other public facilities, shall be closed to public access for recreational purposes for the duration of the State of Emergency

Enforcement

§ 16-7-10(A); § 1-3-440(4)

Notes

Coastal counties and towns (Myrtle Beach, Horry, Charleston, Beaufort) retained closure authority after Apr. 21 under EO 2020-28.

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