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January 20, 2004
S. 731
S. Printed 1/20/04--S. [SEC 1/21/04 3:46 PM]
Read the first time May 29, 2003.
TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FISHING SEASON AND OTHER FISHING REGULATIONS ON SLADE LAKE IN EDGEFIELD COUNTY, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY THESE REGULATIONS AND TO ALSO PROHIBIT THE USE OF NONGAME FISHING DEVICES AND THE POSSESSION OF FIREARMS, GLASS CONTAINERS, AND ALCOHOL AND TO PROHIBIT LITTERING AND THE IMPROPER OPERATION OR PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 50-13-25 of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 244 of 2000, is amended to read:
"Section 50-13-25. (A) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it is unlawful to catch and carry away from Slade Lake in Edgefield County any bass not meeting the minimum size limitation of twelve inches in length. The lawful catch limit for bass in Slade Lake is two per day, and the lawful catch limit for all other fish is fifteen per day.
(B) There is hereby established an open season for fishing on Slade Lake, beginning on the first day of April and terminating on the first day of November. During the open season, fishing shall is only be allowed on Wednesdays and, Saturdays, and Sundays, opening one-half an hour before sunrise and closing one-half an hour after sundown. A valid fishing license is required for a person sixteen years of age or older.
(C) It is unlawful to take any fish of any kind from Slade Lake except by hook and line, which includes poles, rod and reel, and natural or artificial bait, excluding minnows, and no person shall may use more than two poles at the same time. Nongame fishing devices may not be used including, but not limited to, traps, trotlines, or jugs.
(D) It is unlawful on Slade Lake or the recreational area of Slade Lake to:
(1) use watercraft of any kind on Slade Lake unless the watercraft is operated using oars or an electric trolling motor;
(2) have rifles, shotguns, or other firearms in one's possession;
(3) litter, as defined in Section 44-96-40;
(4) have a glass container in one's possession;
(5) have beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages in one's possession;
(6) operate a motor vehicle off designated roadways or park a vehicle outside of designated parking areas.
(E) Any A person violating the provisions a provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall must be punished by a fine of fined not less than ten dollars nor or more than one hundred dollars or by imprisonment of imprisoned not less than ten days nor or more than thirty days, or both."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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