Except as otherwise provided, a person violating this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both. In addition to that penalty, the court may order the department to suspend the fishing license and any tags or permits for up to one year.
Penalties for violation of article; suspension of license, tags, or permits
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-13-685, under Title 50, Chapter 13.
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-13-685