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COMMITTEE REPORT
March 26, 2008
H. 4018
S. Printed 3/26/08--H.
Read the first time May 2, 2007.
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4018) to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 50-11-515 so as to permit American Indian artists who are members of a tribe, 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 50-11-515 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 1, and inserting:
/ Section 50-11-515. (A) An American Indian artist, who is a member of a tribe recognized by (1) Public Law 101-644, The Indian Arts and Crafts Board Act, and (2) the state's Commission on Minority Affairs pursuant to Section 1-31-40, may use wild turkey feathers in arts and crafts that are offered for sale and sold to the general public if the artist has on his person a tribal identification card demonstrating his authorization pursuant to the Indian Arts and Crafts Board Act.
(B) This section does not authorize the sale of other parts of wild turkeys, whether taken lawfully or unlawfully, including, but not limited to, capes, beards, and fans. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
JAMES H. HARRISON for Committee.
TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-515 SO AS TO PERMIT AMERICAN INDIAN ARTISTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF A TRIBE RECOGNIZED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS TO ADVERTISE AND SELL THEIR ARTS AND CRAFTS CONTAINING WILD TURKEY FEATHERS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 50-11-515. The use of wild turkey feathers in arts and crafts by American Indian artists who are members of a tribe recognized by the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs is not unlawful. In addition, when these tribal artisans meet the provision outlined in Public Law 101-644 relating to the Indian Arts and Craft Board, they may advertise and sell these arts and crafts containing wild turkey feathers to the general public. When displaying for sale a craft using wild turkey feathers, the artist must have on his person or on display his tribal identification card and his duly signed and authorized artist's certification."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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