South Carolina General Assembly
117th Session, 2007-2008

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Bill 448

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COMMITTEE REPORT

March 7, 2007

S. 448

Introduced by Senator Martin

S. Printed 3/7/07--S.

Read the first time February 14, 2007.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON FISH, GAME AND FORESTRY

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 448) to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 50-11-360 so as to provide that it is unlawful to take or attempt to take elk, 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, SECTION 1, page 1, by striking line 29 and inserting:

/        be fined not more than two thousand five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not        /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

CHAUNCEY K. GREGORY for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-360 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO TAKE OR ATTEMPT TO TAKE ELK EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY REGULATION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

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

SECTION    1.    Chapter 11, Title 50 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 50-11-360.    It is unlawful to take or attempt to take elk (Cervus elaphus) except as permitted by regulation of the department. A person convicted of violating the provisions of this section or any regulations promulgated by the department under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days, or both."

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

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