S.C. Code Ann. § 48-14-30: Restriction of land-disturbing activities generally.

(A) Unless exempted, no person may engage in a land disturbing activity without first submitting a stormwater management and sediment control plan to the appropriate implementing agency and obtaining a permit to proceed.

(B) Each person responsible for the land disturbing activity shall certify, on the stormwater management and sediment control plan submitted, that all land disturbing activities will be done according to the approved plan.

(C) All approved land disturbing activities must have associated therein at least one individual who functions as responsible personnel.