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COMMITTEE REPORT
February 24, 1999
H. 3469
S. Printed 2/24/99--H.
Read the first time February 4, 1999.
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 3469), to amend Chapter 11, Title 50, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to protection of game, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
CHARLES R. SHARPE, for Committee.
TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF GAME, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-100 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING ON LANDS OR PRIVATE WATERS WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE OWNER OR HIS AGENT, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION, AND FOR SUSPENSION OF HUNTING AND FISHING PRIVILEGES.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 11, Title 50 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 50-11-100. It is unlawful to:
(1) hunt, fish, or trap on or over any lands or private waters without permission from the owner or his agent;
(2) enter upon land or private waters for the purpose of hunting, fishing, or trapping without permission from the owner or his agent.
A person convicted of a violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than two hundred fifty dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days for a first offense. For a second offense, the person must be fined not less than two hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than sixty days. For a third or subsequent offense, the person must be fined not less than one thousand dollars nor more than two thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than ninety days.
The department must suspend the hunting and fishing privileges of the person convicted twice in a three-year period for two years.
Other provisions of the law to the contrary not withstanding, all cases arising under this section are within the jurisdiction of the magistrate's court."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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