S.C. Code Ann. § 23-9-540: Fire marshal to permit hydrogen facilities; delegation of permitting authority; fees.

Only the State Fire Marshal may:

(1) permit a hydrogen facility in this State, although he may delegate this permitting authority to a county or municipal official if the:

(a) county or municipality served by the official has at least three hydrogen fueling stations to be renovated or constructed in its jurisdiction; and

(b) official completes prescribed training and obtains certification pursuant to Section 23-9-550(3).

(2) impose a fee related to the permitting, licensing, or inspection of a hydrogen fueling station under this article, in addition to the application filing fee provided in Section 23-9-560(B)(1). The State Fire Marshal may not delegate this authority to impose a fee.