--- title: "SC Manufacturer Liability Protection Act Limits Nuisance Actions Against Manufacturing Facilities" canonicalUrl: "https://wyche.com/insights/blog/posts/sc-manufacturer-liability-protection-act-limits-nuisance-actions-against-manufacturing-facilities/" excerpt: "On February 8, 2018, the SC General Assembly passed A132, R136, H3653, the Manufacturer Liability Protection Act, legislation that limits the ability of residents near manufacturing facilities to claim that the facility is creating a nuisance as long as the facility is following the law and has current permits.  Under the law, a manufacturing facility cannot create a nuisance as long as it (1) is operating pursuant to and in compliance with the requisite licenses, permits, certifications, or authorizations under the applicable federal and state environmental laws and county and municipal zoning and nuisance ordinances; and (2) commenced operations before the…
Read More" datePublished: "2018-03-12T15:10:44-04:00" dateModified: "2024-05-24T16:05:14-04:00" --- - SC Manufacturer Liability Protection Act Limits Nuisance Actions Against Manufacturing Facilities [Home](https://wyche.com/) » SC Manufacturer Liability Protection Act Limits Nuisance Actions Against Manufacturing Facilities [** Rita Bolt Barker](https://wyche.com/author/rbarker/) ** ** ** # SC Manufacturer Liability Protection Act Limits Nuisance Actions Against Manufacturing Facilities On February 8, 2018, the SC General Assembly passed [A132, R136, H3653](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/bills/3653.htm), the Manufacturer Liability Protection Act, legislation that limits the ability of residents near manufacturing facilities to claim that the facility is creating a nuisance as long as the facility is following the law and has current permits.  Under the law, a manufacturing facility cannot create a nuisance as long as it (1) is operating pursuant to and in compliance with the requisite licenses, permits, certifications, or authorizations under the applicable federal and state environmental laws and county and municipal zoning and nuisance ordinances; and (2) commenced operations before the landowner alleging the nuisance acquired, moved onto, or improved the affected property. Governor [Henry McMaster](https://governor.sc.gov/Newsroom/Pages/GovHenryMcMasterSignsH3653intoLaw.aspx) signed the bill February 12, 2018, stating that it is “expected to spur economic growth, attract further investment in South Carolina’s communities, and create more jobs.”  The SC Chamber of Commerce praised the legislation.  Chamber President and CEO [Ted Pitts](https://www.scchamber.net/media-center/article/sc-chamber-applauds-signing-legislation-supporting-manufacturers) stated:  “The passage of this bill represents a unified effort between job creators, the legislature, and the Governor to protect existing South Carolina businesses and encourage continued growth in the manufacturing sector.” Conservation groups opposed the legislation, asserting that it offers industries “permanent and complete immunity from any potential litigation-related nuisance,” giving them “free license to just ignore the conversations and feedback from nearby neighbors,” according to [John Tynan](https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/money/business/2018/02/07/mcmaster-consider-law-protects-south-carolina-manufacturers-nuisance-lawsuits/316882002/), Executive Director of Conservation Voters of South Carolina. [*](https://wyche.com/author/rbarker/) [## Rita Bolt Barker](https://wyche.com/author/rbarker/) Rita Bolt Barker is an experienced litigator and counselor, focusing primarily on environmental, commercial litigation, and insurance coverage matters. RELATED ARTICLES [](https://wyche.com/insights/blog/posts/wyche-welcomes-top-tier-associate-austin-coward-to-its-litigation-practice-group/) ### [Wyche Welcomes Top-Tier Associate Austin Coward to Its Litigation Practice Group](https://wyche.com/insights/blog/posts/wyche-welcomes-top-tier-associate-austin-coward-to-its-litigation-practice-group/) COLUMBIA, SC (February 10, 2026) – Wyche, a full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, is pleased to announce the addition of Austin Coward [](https://wyche.com/insights/blog/posts/former-federal-prosecutor-katie-stoughton-joins-wyches-appellate-and-litigation-practice/) ### [Former Federal Prosecutor Katie Stoughton Joins Wyche’s Appellate and Litigation Practice](https://wyche.com/insights/blog/posts/former-federal-prosecutor-katie-stoughton-joins-wyches-appellate-and-litigation-practice/) COLUMBIA, SC (February 12, 2026) – Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announces that Kathleen (“Katie”) Stoughton, a former federal [* View All](https://wyche.com/insights/news-stories/) ## Stay in Touch Join one our mailing lists and receive regular updates! [Subscribe to Updates](/subscription) ## Contact Us * * Send Message - [Our Philosophy](https://wyche.com/our-philosophy/) - [Unique Culture](https://wyche.com/our-unique-culture/) - [Client Service](https://wyche.com/wyche-difference/) - [Global Reach](https://wyche.com/global-reach/) - [Careers](https://wyche.com/careers/) - [Locations](https://wyche.com/locations) - [Centennial](https://wyche.com/wyche-100/) [Linkedin **](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wychepa/) [Facebook **](https://www.facebook.com/wychepa?ref=hl) [Instagram **](https://www.instagram.com/wychepa/)