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COMMITTEE REPORT
March 19, 2003
H. 3613
S. Printed 3/19/03--H.
Read the first time February 13, 2003.
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 3613) to amend Section 50-11-1050, as amended, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to permits to remove destructive wildlife, so as to further provide that a permit, 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 all after the enacting words and inserting:
/SECTION 1. Section 50-11-2570 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 340 of 1994, is further amended by adding:
"(C) A person taking a furbearing animal under authority of a depredation permit may not dispose of the animal commercially. A person taking a furbearing animal in accordance with a depredation permit must report the number and type of animal taken to the department on forms prescribed by the department within twenty-one days of the expiration of the permit. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a permit is not required for the removal of destructive beavers."/
So When Amended, Section 50-11-2570 reads:
/Section 50-11-2570. (A) The department may issue special permits, at no cost to the applicant, for the taking, capturing, or transportation of a furbearing animal or another game animal which is destroying or damaging private or public property, timber, or growing crops so as to be a nuisance or for scientific or research purposes.
(B) The permit provided in subsection (A) is not required by the property owner or his designee when capturing furbearing animals or squirrels within one hundred yards of the owner's home when the animal is causing damage to the home or the owner's property. An animal captured pursuant to this subsection must be destroyed or with a department permit may be relocated.
(C) A person taking a furbearing animal under authority of a depredation permit may not dispose of the animal commercially. A person taking a furbearing animal in accordance with a depredation permit must report the number and type of animal taken to the department on forms prescribed by the department within twenty one days of the expiration of the permit. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a permit is not required for the removal of destructive beavers."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
WILLIAM D. WITHERSPOON for Committee.
TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-1050, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERMITS TO REMOVE DESTRUCTIVE WILDLIFE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT A PERMIT ISSUED FOR THE REMOVAL OF DESTRUCTIVE BEAVERS IS VALID FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 50-11-1050 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 181 of 1993, is further amended to read:
"Section 50-11-1050. Where wildlife is destroying property, the department, upon the request of the property owner, may issue a permit authorizing the property owner, under the supervision of the department, to take action necessary to remove the destructive wildlife from his property. A permit issued for the removal of destructive beavers is valid for a period of six months from the date of issue."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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