South Carolina General Assembly
117th Session, 2007-2008

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Bill 686

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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ADOPTED

May 1, 2007

S. 686

Introduced by Senator Sheheen

S. Printed 5/1/07--S.

Read the first time April 18, 2007.

            

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.

Amend Title To Conform

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 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."

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

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