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COMMITTEE REPORT
April 25, 2001
S. 489
S. Printed 4/25/01--S. [SEC 4/27/01 12:34 PM]
Read the first time March 22, 2001.
To whom was referred a Bill (S. 489) to amend Section 16-23-440, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to discharging firearms at or into dwellings or occupied structures, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
JAMES H. RITCHIE, JR. for Committee.
TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISCHARGING FIREARMS AT OR INTO DWELLINGS OR OCCUPIED STRUCTURES, SO AS TO ADD A PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCHARGING FIREARMS AT OR INTO ANY VEHICLE, AIRCRAFT, WATERCRAFT, OR OTHER CONVEYANCE, DEVICE, OR EQUIPMENT WHILE IT IS OCCUPIED.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 16-23-440 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"Section 16-23-440. (A) It is unlawful for a person to discharge or cause to be discharged unlawfully firearms at or into a dwelling house, or other building, or structure, or enclosure regularly occupied by persons. A person who violates the provisions of this section subsection is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both.
(B) It is unlawful for a person to discharge or cause to be discharged unlawfully firearms at or into any vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or other conveyance, device, or equipment while it is occupied. A person who violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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