South Carolina General Assembly
106th Session, 1985-1986

Bill 1044


                    Current Status

Bill Number:               1044
Ratification Number:       410
Act Number:                378
Introducing Body:          Senate
Subject:                   Prohibit the obstruction of wharfs,
                           docks, piers, boat ramps, and access to
                           them
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(A378, R410, S1044)

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-148 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE OBSTRUCTION OF WHARFS, DOCKS, PIERS, BOAT RAMPS, AND ACCESS TO THEM; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OF VEHICLES, VESSELS, OR OTHER OBSTRUCTING OBJECTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ERECTION OF SIGNS ADVERTISING THE PROHIBITION; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

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

Unlawful to obstruct pier, dock, etc.

SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 50-21-148. It is unlawful to obstruct any pier, dock, wharf, boat ramp, or the access area to the facilities. Any vessel, vehicle, or other object left unattended which obstructs any of the facilities or the access to them may be removed entirely at the risk and expense of the owner. The division, with the advice of the Department of Highways and Public Transportation, shall erect signs at appropriate locations advertising the provisions of this section. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction must be fined not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days."

Time effective

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon approval by the Governor.