South Carolina General Assembly
115th Session, 2003-2004

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Bill 166

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COMMITTEE REPORT

February 19, 2003

S. 166

Introduced by Senator Gregory

S. Printed 2/19/03--S.    [SEC 2/20/03 3:19 PM]

Read the first time January 14, 2003.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON FISH, GAME AND FORESTRY

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 166) to amend Section 50-11-760, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to hunting from a public road, so as to amend the definition, 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, by striking SECTION 1 and inserting:

/ SECTION    1.    Section 50-11-760(B)(1) of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 69 of 2001, is further amended to read:

"(1)    For purposes of this section, "hunting" includes:

(a)    taking deer by occupying stands for that purpose; and

(b)    possessing, carrying, or having readily accessible:

(i)    a loaded centerfire rifle; or

(ii)    a shotgun loaded with shot size larger than number four.

(1)    It is unlawful for a person to stand or stop on the road while possessing, carrying, or having readily accessible:

(a)    a loaded rifle; or

(b)    a loaded shotgun." /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

GREG GREGORY for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-760, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING FROM A PUBLIC ROAD, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "HUNTING".

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

SECTION    1.    Section 50-11-760(B)(1) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"(B)(1)    For purposes of this section, `hunting' includes:

(a)    taking deer by occupying stands for that purpose; and standing or stopping on the road while possessing, carrying, or having readily accessible:

(b)    possessing, carrying, or having readily accessible:

(i a)        a loaded centerfire rifle; or

(ii    b)    a shotgun loaded with shot size larger than number four."

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

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