16 chapters · 322 sections in this title.
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-3-530 Penalties for stealing or killing identifiable dog
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Any person stealing any positively identifiable dog is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction must be fined not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not less than thirty days nor more than six months, or both. Any person killing…
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-3-540 Destruction of identifiable dog by animal control officer; prior notification of owner
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Animal control officers must not destroy any positively identifiable dog until they have notified the owner at his last known address by registered mail that they have the dog in their possession. The owner must notify the animal control officer within two weeks that he will pick…
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-3-55 Animal shelter personnel to contact owner if known; implant of identifying microchip in adopted or redeemed dogs and cats
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(A) If an animal shelter accepts or comes into possession of a dog or cat, the shelter immediately and thoroughly must scan the dog or cat for a tatoo, any implanted microchip, or similar device, which provides evidence of ownership and, upon finding it, immediately must make a g…
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-3-550 Promulgation of regulations
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The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources may promulgate regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter.