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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-679 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE RED-COCKADED WOODPECKER AS THE OFFICIAL ENDANGERED SPECIES OF THE STATE.
Whereas, the Red-cockaded Woodpecker is about seven inches long with a wingspan of approximately fifteen inches, its back is covered in black and white stripes, and its distinguishing characteristic is a black cap and nape that encircle large white cheek patches; and
Whereas, the male Red-cockaded Woodpecker has a small red streak on each side of its black cap called a cockade; and
Whereas, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service officially listed the Red-cockaded Woodpecker as an endangered species in 1970; and
Whereas, Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge in Chesterfield County is home to the largest population of endangered Red-cockaded Woodpeckers on United States Fish and Wildlife Service land. Now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Article 9, Chapter 1, Title 1 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 1-1-679. The Red-cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis) is designated the official endangered species of the State."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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