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(1) It is unlawful to remove any tree growing below the ordinary high watermark, as defined in § 15-22-202, on any river or stream in this state that has been designated as a navigable river or stream by a legislative act.
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(2) However, an authorized representative of the United States Government or of this state that is charged with the responsibility of maintaining navigation and flood control on navigable rivers and streams may remove a tree growing below the ordinary high watermark of a navigable river or stream as the authorized representative deems necessary to properly carry out the authorized representative’s duties.
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(b) Any person violating a provision of this section is guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).
