South Carolina General Assembly
115th Session, 2003-2004

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Bill 4996

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COMMITTEE REPORT

April 22, 2004

H. 4996

Introduced by Reps. Bowers and Rhoad

S. Printed 4/22/04--H.

Read the first time March 18, 2004.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NATURAL

RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4996) to amend Section 50-16-20, as amended, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to the prohibition against the importation of certain wildlife into this, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

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 50-16-25 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 458 of 1992, is further amended by adding:

"Section 50-16-25.    It is unlawful to release or transport for the purpose of release a member of the family Suidae (pig) for hunting purposes or in an attempt to establish or supplement a free roaming population."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

WILLIAM D. WITHERSPOON for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 50-16-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN WILDLIFE INTO THIS STATE WITHOUT A PERMIT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY RELEASE A NONDOMESTIC MEMBER OF THE SUIDAE (PIG) FAMILY INTO THE WILD, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON IS FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ECONOMIC OR OTHER DAMAGE CAUSED AS A RESULT OF THE RELEASE.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Section 50-16-20 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 458 of 1992, is further amended by adding:

"(C)    No person may release a nondomestic member of the Suidae (pig) family into the wild. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be punished as provided in Section 50-16-70. In addition, the person is financially responsible for any economic or other damage caused as a result of the release."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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