State Laws

There are numerous South Carolina laws governing cemeteries. The following are of particular interest to those concerned about preserving and protecting historic cemeteries.

Destruction or desecration of human remains or repositories thereof; penalties. (SC Code 16-17-600) 

Removal of abandoned cemeteries. (SC Code 27-43-10, 27-43-20, 27-43-30, and 27-43-40)

Preservation of abandoned or unmaintained cemeteries. (SC Code 6-1-35)

Access to Cemeteries on Private Property (SC Code 27-43-310)