17 chapters · 606 sections in this title.
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-27-10 Short title
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This chapter is known and may be cited as "The Animal Fighting and Baiting Act".
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-27-20 Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (a) "Animal" means any live vertebrate creature, domestic or wild. (b) "Fighting" means an attack with violence by an animal against another animal or a human. (c) "Baiting" means to provoke or to harass an animal with one or more animals with the purpose…
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-27-30 Acts or omissions constituting felonies; penalties
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Any person who: (a) owns an animal for the purpose of fighting or baiting; (b) is a party to or causes any fighting or baiting of any animal; (c) purchases, rents, leases, or otherwise acquires or obtains the use of any structure, facility, or location for the purpose of fighting…
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-27-40 Acts constituting misdemeanors upon conviction of first or second offense and constituting felonies upon conviction of third or subsequent offense; penalties
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Any person who: (a) is present at any structure, facility, or location where preparations are being made for the purpose of fighting or baiting any animal with knowledge that those preparations are being made, or (b) is present at any structure, facility, or location with knowled…