S.C. Code Ann. § 12-28-2730 – Distribution of gasoline user fee to Department of Natural Resources; water recreational resources fund; creation

(A) One percent of the proceeds from thirteen cents of the gasoline user fee imposed pursuant to this chapter must be transmitted to the Department of Natural Resources for a special water recreational resources fund of the State. All balances in the fund must be carried forward annually so that no part of it reverts to any other fund.
(B) The fund must be apportioned based upon the number of registered boats or other watercraft in each county and expended by the department to acquire, create, or improve water recreational resources. As used in this section, "water recreational resources" means public waters which are naturally occurring or which provide habitat for fish, aquatic animals, or waterfowl and which must provide public recreational opportunities. These funds may be used to promote activities that take place on the water for recreation provided that no more than ten percent of each annual allocation may be used for this purpose beginning July 1, 2003.
(C) Each county delegation may make recommendations to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for projects to acquire, create, or improve water recreational resources. The department must give these recommendations primary consideration over any other projects.