Committee Report

April 2, 2026

 

H. 5473

 

Introduced by Rep. Lowe

 

S. Printed 4/2/26--H.

Read the first time March 31, 2026

 

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The committee on House Agriculture, Natural Res. and Environmental Affairs

To whom was referred a Bill (H. 5473) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Article 15 to Chapter 19, Title 50 so as to prohibit fishing on the J. Foster Jeffords Causeway in Florence County, etc., respectfully

Report:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:

 

WILLIAM HIXON for Committee.

 

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A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 19, TITLE 50 SO AS TO PROHIBIT FISHING ON THE J. FOSTER JEFFORDS CAUSEWAY IN FLORENCE COUNTY.

 

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

 

SECTION 1.  Chapter 19, Title 50 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

Article 15

 

Florence County Fishing

 

    Section 50-19-810. Notwithstanding another provision of law, it is unlawful for any person to fish at any time on the causeway crossing Forest Lake on Knollwood Road, also known as J. Foster Jeffords Causeway, in Florence County. Any person found guilty of violating the provision of this section shall be fined not more than the sum of twenty-five dollars or be confined for a period not more than thirty days, in the discretion of the court, for each separate offense.

 

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

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