South Carolina General Assembly
121st Session, 2015-2016

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COMMITTEE REPORT

May 24, 2016

S. 1030

Introduced by Senator Cromer

S. Printed 5/24/16--H.

Read the first time February 9, 2016.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NATURAL

RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 1030) to amend Section 50-13-645 of the 1976 Code, relating to protection of nongame fish, to provide that it is unlawful for a recreational fisherman to take more, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:

DAVID R. HIOTT for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-645 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF NONGAME FISH, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A RECREATIONAL FISHERMAN TO TAKE MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE AMERICAN EEL A DAY AND THAT EACH AMERICAN EEL TAKEN MUST BE AT LEAST NINE INCHES LONG.

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

SECTION    1.    Section 50-13-645 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"It is unlawful for a recreational fisherman to take more than fifty twenty-five American eels (Anguilla rostrata) a day. Each American eel must be at least six nine inches long."

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

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