17 chapters · 606 sections in this title.
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…
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-27-50 Applicability of cruelty provisions; presumption of cruelty
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(A) The provisions of Section 47-1-150 apply to this chapter. (B) For purposes of a hearing to determine whether the owner is able to provide adequately for the animal and is fit to have custody of the animal, any animal found to be owned, trained, possessed, purchased, sold, tra…
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-27-55 Forfeiture of property of one found in violation of act
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(A) A person who violates a provision of this chapter is subject to forfeiture of: (1) property, both real and personal, which is knowingly used to engage in a violation or to further a violation of this chapter; and (2) monies, negotiable instruments, securities, or other things…
Inapplicability of chapter to certain activities and to game fowl
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(a) The provisions of Section 16-27-30 do not apply to any person: (1) using any animal to pursue or take wildlife or to participate in hunting in accordance with the game and wildlife laws of this State and regulations of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources; (2) u…