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COMMITTEE REPORT
February 18, 2004
H. 4591
S. Printed 2/18/04--H.
Read the first time January 21, 2004.
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4591) to amend Section 50-11-565, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to the use of crossbows while hunting by disabled persons, so as to, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
WILLIAM D. WITHERSPOON for Committee.
TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-565, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE OF CROSSBOWS WHILE HUNTING BY DISABLED PERSONS, SO AS TO PERMIT THE STATEMENT OF DISABILITY TO BE CERTIFIED BY A RHEUMATOLOGIST AS WELL AS A NEUROLOGIST OR ORTHOPEDIST.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 50-11-565(B) of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 347 of 1998, is amended to read:
"(B) Crossbows are legal for use statewide during any open season for deer, turkey, or bear by a person who suffers from an upper limb disability, provided the person, while hunting, has in immediate possession a written statement certifying the disability. The statement, based on a physical examination by the a certifying neurologist or, orthopedist, or rheumatologist, shall describe the disability and shall state the person is not capable of operating archery equipment or a bow and arrow. A copy of the statement must be provided to the department prior to hunting with a crossbow."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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