South Carolina General Assembly
124th Session, 2021-2022

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Bill 4538

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COMMITTEE REPORT

January 27, 2022

H. 4538

Introduced by Reps. Whitmire, Bustos, Forrest and Hixon

S. Printed 1/27/22--H.

Read the first time January 11, 2022.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NATURAL

RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4538) to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 50-1-320 so as to prohibit the unlawful removal or destruction of an electronic collar, 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, by striking and inserting:

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

"Section 50-11-785.    (A)    It is unlawful to intentionally remove or destroy an electronic collar or other electronic device placed on a dog by its owner.

(B)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be:

(1)    fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than ten days for a first offense; or

(2)    fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days for a second or subsequent offense."        /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

DAVID R. HIOTT for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-320 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE UNLAWFUL REMOVAL OR DESTRUCTION OF AN ELECTRONIC COLLAR OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICE PLACED ON A DOG BY ITS OWNER TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE DOG.

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

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

"Section 50-1-320.    (A)    It is unlawful to intentionally remove or destroy an electronic collar or other electronic device placed on a dog by its owner to maintain control of the dog.

(B)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be:

(1)    fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than ten days for a first offense; or

(2)    fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days for a second or subsequent offense."

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

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