S.C. Code Ann. § 48-14-160: No liability for damages on part of governmental body or employee; no relief from obligations and liabilities arising from land-disturbing activity.

Nothing contained in this chapter and no action or failure to act under this chapter may be construed:

(1) to impose any liability on the State, department, districts, local governments, or other agencies, officers, or employees thereof for the recovery of damages caused by such action or failure to act; or

(2) to relieve the person engaged in the land disturbing activity of the duties, obligations, responsibilities, or liabilities arising from or incident to the operations associated with the land disturbing activity.