South Carolina General Assembly
117th Session, 2007-2008

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Bill 1067

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COMMITTEE REPORT

February 27, 2008

S. 1067

Introduced by Senator Gregory

S. Printed 2/27/08--S.

Read the first time February 5, 2008.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON FISH, GAME AND FORESTRY

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 1067) to amend Section 50-1-30(6) of the 1976 code, relating to saltwater gamefish, to classify cobia as a saltwater, 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 2 and inserting:

/    SECTION    2.    The addition of Cobia Rachycentron canadum to the list of saltwater gamefish in Section 50-1-30(6) of the 1976 Code, as contained in Section 1 of this act expires three years after the effective date of this act. Unless extended before this expiration date by the General Assembly by law.

SECTION    3.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.     /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

CHAUNCEY K. GREGORY for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-30(6) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO SALTWATER GAMEFISH, TO CLASSIFY COBIA AS A SALTWATER GAMEFISH.

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

SECTION    1.    Section 50-1-30(6) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"(6)    Saltwater gamefish. Cobia Rachycentron canadum; Spotted seatrout (winter trout) Cynoscion nebulosus; red drum (channel bass) Sciaenops ocellatus; tarpon Megalops atlanticus; and any species of billfish of the Family Istiophoridae."

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

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