H 3326 Session 110 (1993-1994)
H 3326 General Bill, By J.J. Snow
A Bill to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section
50-17-45 so as to provide for the regulation of seasons and fishing activities
in saltwaters.
02/02/93 House Introduced and read first time HJ-9
02/02/93 House Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural
Resources and Environmental Affairs HJ-9
A BILL
TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976,
BY ADDING SECTION 50-17-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE
REGULATION OF SEASONS AND FISHING ACTIVITIES IN
SALTWATERS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 50-17-45. (A) Subject to Chapter 17 of Title 50 the
department may establish open and closed seasons, areas, and fishing
periods and prescribe limits and methods of taking fish in saltwaters of
the State.
(B) Action taken under this section must comply with Section 50-17-90.
(C) A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and,
upon conviction, must be punished as provided in Section 50-17-100.
Upon conviction for a second or subsequent violation, the boat, motor,
and fishing equipment of the violator must be confiscated and disposed
of as provided in Section 50-17-650."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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