South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5745
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Rep. Lowe
Document Path: LC-0596CM26.docx
Introduced in the House on June 25, 2026
Currently residing in the House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | House | Introduced and read first time |
| 6/25/2026 | House | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs |
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TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-365, RELATING TO LICENSING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OR TRANSPORTATION OF LIVE OR FRESH FISH OR SALTWATER FISHERY PRODUCTS, AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO BUY, RECEIVE, HANDLE, PACK, PROCESS, SHIP, CONSIGN, LAND, POSSESS, SELL, BARTER, OR TRADE RED SNAPPER FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 50-5-365 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
(G) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it is unlawful for any person to buy, receive, handle, pack, process, ship, consign, land, possess, sell, barter, or trade red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) for commercial purposes within this State. Any red snapper possessed or landed in violation of this subsection is considered contraband and must be disposed of pursuant to Section 50-5-325(L).
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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