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COMMITTEE REPORT
April 5, 2000
S. 702
S. Printed 4/5/00--H.
Read the first time May 18, 1999.
To whom was referred a Bill (S. 702), to amend Section 50-11-440 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to the prohibiton on the use of bait to lure bears, 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 SECTION 50-11-440 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITON ON THE USE OF BAIT TO LURE BEARS, SO AS TO REVISE THIS SECTION TO PROHIBIT FEEDING OR ENTICING WITH FOOD ANY BLACK BEAR, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROHIBITION, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 50-11-440 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"Section 50-11-440. It is unlawful to use any type bait to concentrate the bear population in any area or to lure them to any location which gives the hunter an unnatural advantage when he is hunting bear.
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to feed or entice with food any black bear (Ursus americanus) except as follows:
(1) those persons feeding bears maintained in protective captivity under a permit issued by the department for education, scientific, commercial, or recreational purposes;
(2) department personnel;
(3) persons licensed or otherwise authorized by the department; or
(4) county or municipal animal personnel when relocating bears by baiting or enticement.
(B) Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined in an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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