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Nuisance Regulation in South Carolina — What's Covered?

People often wrongly assume that state nuisance regulations apply to almost any situation. But S.C. Regulation 61-46 Nuisances governs only those situations considered public health nuisances.

These Situations are Covered

For example, the category of public health nuisance includes, but is not limited to:

• Disposal of sewage, garbage, or other organic filth in a way or place that could expose someone to infection
• A heavy fly infestation at an agricultural facility
• In residential neighborhoods, a rubbish pile where rodents are breeding.

These Situations are Not Covered

South Carolina's public health nuisance law does not cover:

• Conditions inside private homes, apartments, and time shares.

Complaints

To file a complaint under the state's Nuisance law, please contact your local DHEC Environmental Health Office.

For more information on DHEC's General Sanitation program, contact us at (803) 896-0655.