South Carolina General Assembly
113th Session, 1999-2000

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COMMITTEE REPORT

May 26, 1999

S. 670

Introduced by Senator Elliott

S. Printed 5/26/99--H.

Read the first time April 27, 1999.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NATURAL

RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 670), to amend Section 50-11-355, as amended, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to the hunting of deer, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

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

CHARLES R. SHARPE, for Committee.

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-355, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HUNTING OF DEER NEAR RESIDENCES SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LANDOWNER HUNTING ON HIS OWN LAND, HIS LICENSEE, OR A PERSON TAKING DEER PURSUANT TO A DEPARTMENT PERMIT ARE EXEMPT FROM THE PROHIBITION AGAINST HUNTING WITHIN THREE HUNDRED YARDS OF A RESIDENCE.

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

SECTION 1. Section 50-11-355 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 50-11-355. It is unlawful to hunt deer within three hundred yards of a residence without permission of the owner and occupant. Anyone violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than two hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days. The provisions of this section do not apply to a landowner hunting on his own land, or a person taking deer pursuant to a department permit."

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

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