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    The following general questions relate to the March 30, 2020 Executive Order 2020-16 issued by the Governor of South Carolina and the general responses below are provided as practical guidance by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) in consultation with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC). The responses below are based on the current situation and are subject to change pursuant to further changes in law, regulations, orders, etc.
    The Executive Order and others are available here: https://governor.sc.gov/executive-br...ecutive-orders.
    1. What has been closed with the newest executive order?
    Any public beach access and parking areas and other public facilities associated with the access points have been closed. Public piers, docks, wharfs, boat ramps, and boat landings providing public access to the public waters of this State, to include any adjacent or associated public parking lots or other public facilities, shall be closed to public access for recreational purposes for the duration of the State of Emergency. This does not apply to individuals possessing a current, valid commercial fishing license or permit to the extent such individuals seek to utilize or rely upon public piers, docks, wharfs, boat ramps, or boat landings in connection with commercial fishing activities.
    2. How long will this executive order last?
    This order will last until the current State of Emergency ends, or until otherwise rescinded by the Governor.
    3. Does that include the landings within SCDNR Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) and Heritage Preserve (HP) lands? What about State Lakes?
    Yes, this executive order closes landings within all SCDNR WMA and HP lands, as well as on the 18 state lakes. This does not apply to individuals possessing a current, valid commercial fishing license or permit to the extent such individuals seek to utilize or rely upon public piers, docks, wharfs, boat ramps, or boat landings in connection with commercial fishing activities.

    4. Does this order apply to privately-owned ramps?
    No, this order does not close privately-owned ramps or docks.
    5. Is a private neighborhood dock considered public under this order?
    No, this order does not close privately-owned ramps or docks.
    6. Can I just buy a commercial fishing licenses so I can fish?
    The executive order does not prohibit fishing but it does restrict access to public facilities for recreational purposes. The executive order states that all public piers, docks, wharfs, boat ramps, and boat landings providing public access to the public waters of this State, to include any adjacent or associated public parking lots or other public facilities, shall be closed to public access for recreational purposes for the duration of the State of Emergency. Anchoring to fish in a boat is allowed, subject to the provisions of the Governor’s previous Executive Orders limiting congregation to groups of three or less. Rafting and beaching are prohibited under all circumstances. In order to meet the exemption to access a public boat facility or pier, an individual must both possess a current, valid commercial fishing license or permit and must seek to utilize or rely upon public piers, docks, wharfs, boat ramps, or boat landings in connection with commercial fishing activities.
    7. I don’t have a boat and only go to the landings to bank fish. Is that still okay?
    The executive order does not prohibit fishing but it does restrict access to public facilities for recreational purposes. If it is a public facility, it is closed for recreational purposes. The executive order states that all public piers, docks, wharfs, boat ramps, and boat landings providing public access to the public waters of this State, to include any adjacent or associated public parking lots or other public facilities, shall be closed to public access for recreational purposes for the duration of the State of Emergency. The prohibition does not apply to individuals possessing a current, valid commercial fishing license or permit to the extent such individuals seek to utilize or rely upon public piers, docks, wharfs, boat ramps, or boat landings in connection with commercial fishing activities. The closure does not affect privately owned facilities. The Governor’s previous Executive Orders prohibiting congregation in groups of three or more still applies.
    8. I have a boat and I just want to fish. Is that allowed?
    The executive order does not prohibit fishing, but it does restrict access to public facilities for recreational purposes. The executive order states that all public piers, docks, wharfs, boat ramps, and boat landings providing public access to the public waters of this State, to include any adjacent or associated public parking lots or other public facilities, shall be closed to public access for recreational purposes for the duration of the State of Emergency. This does not apply to private facilities. Anchoring to fish in a boat is allowed, subject to the provisions of the Governor’s

    previous Executive Orders enforcing social distancing guidelines. Rafting and beaching whether on a sandbar, lakeshore, riverbank, or island is prohibited.
    9. Does this order apply to fishing piers?
    The executive order applies to publicly owned or controlled fishing piers. This does not apply to privately owned facilities. All public piers, docks, wharfs, boat ramps, and boat landings providing public access to the public waters of this State, to include any adjacent or associated public parking lots or other public facilities, shall be closed to public access for recreational purposes for the duration of the State of Emergency.
    10. Does this apply to fishing charters?
    The executive order does not prohibit fishing but it does restrict access to public facilities for recreational purposes. The prohibition does not apply to individuals possessing a current, valid commercial fishing license or permit to the extent such individuals seek to utilize or rely upon public piers, docks, wharfs, boat ramps, or boat landings in connection with commercial fishing activities. The Governor’s previous Executive Orders enforcing social distancing guidelines still apply.
    11. Can I put my boat in and stay by the sandbar?
    No. Beaching or rafting of boats, whether on a sandbar, lakeshore, riverbank, or island is prohibited. Vessels must remain underway at all times unless exigent circumstances exist, or unless anchoring to fish. The Governor’s previous Executive Orders enforcing social distancing guidelines still apply.
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    I wonder how the casino boat/s will be handled. I have seen one popping up on AIS here and there...

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    Quote Originally Posted by JABIII View Post
    I wonder how the casino boat/s will be handled. I have seen one popping up on AIS here and there...
    Online gambling sites are crashing.
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    I went to the website for the boat and they stated that they had voluntarily shut down...

    Based on President Trump's advice we are taking precautionary action.

    The Big "M" Casino will temporarily shut down. We will be back in operation when it's safe to do so.

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    Sitting with a bunch of New Yorkers coughing and fingering their chips does not interest me anyway.
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    Gives me the willies thinking about it...

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    DT- someone needs to let our Guvna know many other businesses need access to public ramps other than just commercial fishing.

    His order won't stop me, only a gun will- but others that rely on the ramps for work are not so fearless. Boat mechanics need to water test boats, marine construction needs access to their equipment floating on the water, etc, etc.

    This reminds me of the law that allows drinking in the back of a limo- or having liquor on a boat only if it is live aboard capable- it stomps on the less fortunate and keeps the wealthy happy.

    I'm putting my offshore boat in a marina because of this- it costs the same money as a new F250 truck payment.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bad Habit View Post
    DT- someone needs to let our Guvna know many other businesses need access to public ramps other than just commercial fishing.

    His order won't stop me, only a gun will- but others that rely on the ramps for work are not so fearless. Boat mechanics need to water test boats, marine construction needs access to their equipment floating on the water, etc, etc.

    This reminds me of the law that allows drinking in the back of a limo- or having liquor on a boat only if it is live aboard capable- it stomps on the less fortunate and keeps the wealthy happy.

    I'm putting my offshore boat in a marina because of this- it costs the same money as a new F250 truck payment.
    I feel ya.

    It won't stop me either.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bad Habit View Post
    DT- someone needs to let our Guvna know many other businesses need access to public ramps other than just commercial fishing.

    His order won't stop me, only a gun will- but others that rely on the ramps for work are not so fearless. Boat mechanics need to water test boats, marine construction needs access to their equipment floating on the water, etc, etc.

    This reminds me of the law that allows drinking in the back of a limo- or having liquor on a boat only if it is live aboard capable- it stomps on the less fortunate and keeps the wealthy happy.

    I'm putting my offshore boat in a marina because of this- it costs the same money as a new F250 truck payment.

    I read this to mean if your business is essential and requires access then it would not be recreational.


    "The executive order states that all public piers, docks, wharfs, boat ramps, and boat landings providing public access to the public waters of this State, to include any adjacent or associated public parking lots or other public facilities, shall be closed to public access for recreational purposes for the duration of the State of Emergency. "

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bad Habit View Post
    DT- someone needs to let our Guvna know many other businesses need access to public ramps other than just commercial fishing.

    His order won't stop me, only a gun will- but others that rely on the ramps for work are not so fearless. Boat mechanics need to water test boats, marine construction needs access to their equipment floating on the water, etc, etc.

    This reminds me of the law that allows drinking in the back of a limo- or having liquor on a boat only if it is live aboard capable- it stomps on the less fortunate and keeps the wealthy happy.

    I'm putting my offshore boat in a marina because of this- it costs the same money as a new F250 truck payment.
    Sounds like you fall in the wealthy category. I wish I could afford to put my boat in and pay a new F250 payment for it to float there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jcoker View Post
    Sounds like you fall in the wealthy category. I wish I could afford to put my boat in and pay a new F250 payment for it to float there.
    Go be broke somewhere else......... If he wants to tie it up with a gold chain that's up to him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BBDII Colt View Post
    Go be broke somewhere else......... If he wants to tie it up with a gold chain that's up to him.
    Loooooooooooool

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    Quote Originally Posted by BBDII Colt View Post
    Go be broke somewhere else......... If he wants to tie it up with a gold chain that's up to him.
    That’s a well known power move at the kingfish tournaments

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    Quote Originally Posted by jcoker View Post
    Sounds like you fall in the wealthy category. I wish I could afford to put my boat in and pay a new F250 payment for it to float there.
    Work 2 sometimes 3 jobs while you are young, work all the OT you can stand-I averaged 1500 hrs OT for 14 years, save the money, don't go in debt, risk it all owning a business, have the business outlawed and lose all of your investment( video poker) start all over and build a new one, lose it all (almost) in the crash of 2009 (construction) scratch and claw back to the top. -Yep I'm wealthy, rich with experience- started working for $1/hour when I was 12 and have had a job since. I work at least 12 hrs M-F and lots of Saturdays to be successful.
    You get out of life what you put in- wishing won't make it happen. jcoker

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bad Habit View Post
    Work 2 sometimes 3 jobs while you are young, work all the OT you can stand-I averaged 1500 hrs OT for 14 years, save the money, don't go in debt, risk it all owning a business, have the business outlawed and lose all of your investment( video poker) start all over and build a new one, lose it all (almost) in the crash of 2009 (construction) scratch and claw back to the top. -Yep I'm wealthy, rich with experience- started working for $1/hour when I was 12 and have had a job since. I work at least 12 hrs M-F and lots of Saturdays to be successful.
    You get out of life what you put in- wishing won't make it happen. jcoker
    That sounds just like my life.
    Except the wealthy rich part.

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    If a frigging boat dealership is considered essential, and it surely is for the owners and employees wallets, how can any other private business be ordered closed? Their owners and employees' wallets don't matter? This cluster is going to be something...

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    What makes a commercial fisherman or a charter boat ESSENTIAL?
    Real question here.....how or why are they so and not another biz?
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    I'm not sure the constitution is being followed.

    I am sure his ability to enact emergency power is limited to 15 days unless renewed by the legislature. Today is his last day.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Duck Tape View Post
    I'm not sure the constitution is being followed.

    I am sure his ability to enact emergency power is limited to 15 days unless renewed by the legislature. Today is his last day.
    Have you received orders yet?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigtimber2 View Post
    Have you received orders yet?


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    I will try to get this public boat ramp order removed.
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