Establishes a South Carolina Waterways Protection Fund to remove hazards from state waters.

The South Carolina Waterways Protection Act creates a fund for waterways protection, financed by a $3 fee on watercraft tax notices. The fee is deposited into the fund, which is separate from the general fund. The Department of Natural Resources allocates fund revenues to four game zones based on registered watercraft numbers. The fund supports removing hazardous vessels, debris, and navigation hazards, and administering a grant program for these purposes. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.

Establishes a South Carolina Waterways Protection Fund to remove hazards from state waters.

The South Carolina Waterways Protection Act creates a fund for waterways protection, financed by a $3 fee on watercraft tax notices. The fee is deposited into the fund, which is separate from the general fund. The Department of Natural Resources allocates fund revenues to four game zones based on registered watercraft numbers. The fund supports removing hazardous vessels, debris, and navigation hazards, and administering a grant program for these purposes. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.