South Carolina General Assembly
117th Session, 2007-2008

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Bill 686

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COMMITTEE REPORT

April 26, 2007

S. 686

Introduced by Senator Sheheen

S. Printed 4/26/07--S.

Read the first time April 18, 2007.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON FISH, GAME AND FORESTRY

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 686) to amend Chapter 13, Title 50 of the 1976 Code by adding Section 50-13-12, to provide that it is unlawful to snag, 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 Section 50-13-12 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 1, and inserting:

/    Section 50-13-12.    It is unlawful to take fish by snagging, pulling, or jerking a device equipped with one or more hooks through the water for the purpose of impaling fish within one thousand feet downstream of a hydroelectric dam. Nothing in this section prohibits the use of lures or baited hooks for the purpose of catching fish.    /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

CHAUNCEY K. GREGORY for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 50 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-12, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO SNAG A FISH.

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

SECTION    1.    Chapter 13, Title 50 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 50-13-12.    It is unlawful to take fish by snagging, pulling, or jerking a device equipped with one or more hooks through the water for the purpose of impaling fish."

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

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