Senators OTT, CORBIN, GARRETT, MARTIN, and YOUNG propose the following amendment (SFGF-5217.BC0002S):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 50-9-650(2)(a) and inserting:

(a) With the purchase of a South Carolina hunting license and a big game permit, a resident shall be issued twothree individual antlerless deer tags, and threetwo unrestricted individual antlered deer tags, and one antler restriction individual antlered deer tag valid for deer with a minimum of four points on one antler or a minimum twelve-inch inside antler spread. Persons under the age of sixteen, lifetime, and gratis licensees may receive these tags upon request to the department. Residents, including persons under the age of sixteen, lifetime, and gratis licensees also may purchase:
    (i) two antler restriction individual antlered deer tags valid for deer with a minimum of four points on one antler or a minimum twelve-inch inside antler spread for five dollars per tag; and
    (ii) additional individual antlerless deer tags for five dollars per tag.

Amend the bill further, by striking SECTION 2 and inserting:

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governoron January 2, 2027.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.