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COMMITTEE REPORT
March 31, 2004
H. 3967
S. Printed 3/31/04--H.
Read the first time April 9, 2003.
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 3967) to amend Section 50-11-565, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to the use of crossbow while hunting, so as to further provide that, 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 subsection (D) of Section 50-11-565 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 1, and inserting:
/ (D) Notwithstanding this section or another provision of law, it is not unlawful for a person sixty-two years of age or older to use a crossbow to hunt during seasons when the use of archery only is authorized for hunting. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
WILLIAM D. WITHERSPOON for Committee.
TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-565, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE OF CROSSBOW WHILE HUNTING, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT IT IS NOT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON SIXTY-TWO YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO USE A CROSSBOW TO HUNT DURING SEASONS WHEN THE USE OF PRIMITIVE WEAPONS ARE AUTHORIZED FOR HUNTING.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 50-11-565 of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 347 of 1998, is amended by adding:
"(D) Notwithstanding this section or another provision of law, it is not unlawful for a person sixty-two years of age or older to use a crossbow to hunt during seasons when the use of primitive weapons are authorized for hunting."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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