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COMMITTEE REPORT
February 5, 2003
H. 3041
Introduced by Reps. Witherspoon, Littlejohn, Kirsh, Umphlett, Coates and Cotty
S. Printed 2/5/03--H.
Read the first time January 14, 2003.
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 3041) to amend Chapter 11, Title 50, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to protection of game, by adding Section 50-11-315 so as provide that hunters, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Section 1 and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Article 3, Chapter 11, Title 50 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 50-11-315. All persons hunting deer must wear a hat, shirt, coat, or vest of solid visible international orange. this section does not apply to those persons occupying a stand more than six feet above ground surface level." /
When amended Section 1 shall read:
/ SECTION 1. Article 3, Chapter 11, Title 50 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 50-11-315. All persons hunting deer must wear a hat, shirt, coat, or vest of solid visible international orange. this section does not apply to those persons occupying a stand more than six feet above ground surface level." /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
WILLIAM D. WITHERSPOON for Committee.
TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF GAME, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HUNTERS MUST WEAR A HAT, SHIRT, COAT, OR VEST OF SOLID VISIBLE INTERNATIONAL ORANGE DURING GUN AND MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASONS FOR DEER, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Article 3, Chapter 11, Title 50 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 50-11-315. All persons hunting deer must wear a hat, shirt, coat, or vest of solid visible international orange during those open seasons for deer when guns and muzzleloaders are used. Persons hunting dove, duck, and turkey are exempt from this requirement. Persons using archery equipment are exempt from this requirement except when hunting deer during the gun or muzzleloader hunting season. Persons hunting small game at night or on privately owned lands are also exempt from this requirement."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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