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SC Code § 47-1-75 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry|Chapter 1 - Cruelty To Animals|Section 47-1-75. Immunity from civil and criminal liability.

 Any person, including a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine, or an animal control officer or agent of the South Carolina Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or any society incorporated for that purpose, who in good faith and without compensation for services provided, acting without malice, recklessness, or gross negligence, renders emergency care or treatment to a domestic animal which is abandoned, ill, injured, or in distress related to an accident or disaster shall not be liable or subject to any civil or criminal liability for any injuries or harm to such animal resulting from the rendering of such care or treatment, or any act or failure to act to provide or arrange for further medical treatment or care for such animal.  HISTORY: 2002 Act No. 205, Section 1, eff April 22, 2002.
SC Code § 47-1-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry|Chapter 1 - Cruelty To Animals|Section 47-1-80. Destruction of abandoned infirm animal.

 Any agent or officer of the Department of Health and Environmental Control or police officer or officer of the South Carolina Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or of any society duly incorporated for that purpose may lawfully destroy, or cause to be destroyed, any animal found abandoned and not properly cared for, appearing to be glandered, injured or diseased past recovery for any useful purpose.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 6-8; 1952 Code Section 6-8; 1942 Code Section 1603; 1932 Code Section 1603; Cr. C. '22 Section 567; Cr. C. '12 Section 918; Cr. C. '02 Section 633; 1899 (23) 99; 1907 (25) 484; 1972 (57) 2482.
SC Code § 47-1-90 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry|Chapter 1 - Cruelty To Animals|Section 47-1-90. Overloading and length of confinement of animals in railroad cars.

 No railroad company in the carrying or transportation of animals shall overload the cars nor permit the animals to be confined in cars for a longer period than thirty-six consecutive hours without unloading them for rest, water and feeding for a period of at least five consecutive hours, unless prevented from so unloading by storm or other accidental causes beyond the control of such railroad company; provided, however, that when animals shall be carried in cars in which they can and do have proper food, water and space and opportunity for rest, the foregoing provisions in regard to their being unloaded shall not apply.  In estimating such confinement the time during which the animals have been confined without such rest on connecting roads from which they are received shall be included, it being the intent of this section to prohibit their continuous confinement beyond the period of thirty-six hours, except upon the contingencies hereinbefore stated.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 6-9; 1952 Code Section 6-9; 1942 Code Section 1596; 1932 Code Section 1596; Cr. C. '22 Section 561; Cr. C. '12 Section 912; Cr. C. '02 Section 627; G. S. 1705; R. S. 509; 1881 (17) 573; 1923 (33) 118; 1924 (33) 949.
SC Code § 47-1-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry|Chapter 1 - Cruelty To Animals|Section 47-1-100. Care of animals unloaded during transit.

 Animals unloaded as required by Section 47-1-90 shall be properly fed, watered and sheltered during such rest by the owner or person having the custody thereof or, in case of his default in so doing, then by the railroad company transporting such animals at the expense of the owner or person in custody thereof; and the company shall, in such case, have a lien upon such animals for food, care and custody furnished and shall not be liable for any detention of such animals.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 6-10; 1952 Code Section 6-10; 1942 Code Section 1596; 1932 Code Section 1596; Cr. C. '22 Section 561; Cr. C. '12 Section 912; Cr. C. '02 Section 627; G. S. 1705; R. S. 509; 1881 (17) 573; 1923 (33) 118; 1924 (33) 949.
SC Code § 47-1-110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry|Chapter 1 - Cruelty To Animals|Section 47-1-110. Violations of Sections 47-1-90 and 47-1-100.

 Any company or the owner or custodian of such animals who shall fail to comply with the provisions of Sections 47-1-90 and 47-1-100 shall, for each and every such offense, if found guilty, be fined not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars, in any court of competent jurisdiction.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 6-11; 1952 Code Section 6-11; 1942 Code Section 1596; 1932 Code Section 1596; Cr. C. '22 Section 561; Cr. C. '12 Section 912; Cr. C. '02 Section 627; G. S. 1705; R. S. 509; 1881 (17) 573; 1923 (33) 118; 1924 (33) 949.
SC Code § 47-1-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry|Chapter 1 - Cruelty To Animals|Section 47-1-120. Custody of animals in charge of arrested persons.

 When a person arrested is, at the time of the arrest, in charge of an animal, an agent of the South Carolina Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or of any society incorporated for that purpose, may take charge of the animal and deposit the animal in a safe place of custody or deliver the animal into the possession of the police or sheriff of the county or place where the arrest was made, who shall assume the custody of the animal; and all necessary expenses incurred in taking charge of the animal shall be a lien thereon.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 6-12; 1952 Code Section 6-12; 1942 Code Section 1603; 1932 Code Section 1603; Cr. C. '22 Section 567; Cr. C. '12 Section 918; Cr. C. '02 Section 633; 1899 (23) 99; 1907 (25) 484; 1998 Act No. 367, Section 5, eff May 27, 1998.
SC Code § 47-1-125 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry|Chapter 1 - Cruelty To Animals|Section 47-1-125. Coloring or dying animals prohibited; sale or distribution of certain young animals prohibited; penalty.

 (1) It is unlawful for any person to dye or color artificially any animal or fowl, including but not limited to rabbits, baby chickens, and ducklings, or to bring any dyed or colored animal or fowl into this State.  (2) It is unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale or give away as merchandising premiums, baby chickens, ducklings or other fowl under four weeks of age or rabbits under two months of age to be used as pets, toys or retail premiums.  (3) This section shall not be construed to apply to any animal or fowl, including but not limited to rabbits, baby chickens and ducklings to be used or raised for agricultural purposes by persons with proper facilities to care for them or for poultry or livestock exhibitions.  (4) Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than two hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days.  HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 410.
SC Code § 47-1-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry|Chapter 1 - Cruelty To Animals|Section 47-1-130. Arrest by law enforcement officers for violation of laws prohibiting cruelty to animals.

 (A) Any person violating the laws in relation to cruelty to animals may be arrested by a law enforcement officer and held, without warrant, in the same manner as in the case of persons found breaking the peace.  (B) The South Carolina Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or other organizations organized for the same purpose, may not make an arrest for a violation of the laws in relation to cruelty to animals.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 6-13; 1952 Code Section 6-13; 1942 Code Section 1598; 1932 Code Section 1598; Cr. C. '22 Section 562; Cr. C. '12 Section 913; Cr. C. '02 Section 628; G. S. 1706; R. S. 510; 1881 (17) 574; 2014 Act No. 251 (H.3361), Section 4, eff June 6, 2014.
SC Code § 47-1-140 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry|Chapter 1 - Cruelty To Animals|Section 47-1-140. Notice to owners; care of animals after arrest of person in charge; lien.

 The law enforcement officer making the arrest, with or without warrant, shall use reasonable diligence to give notice to the owner of the animals found in the charge or custody of the person arrested, if the person is not the owner, and shall care and provide properly for the animals. The law enforcement officer making the arrest shall have a lien on the animals for the expense of such care and provision unless the charge is dismissed or nol prossed or the person is found not guilty, then the lien is extinguished. The lien also may be extinguished by an agreement between the person charged and the prosecuting agency or the law enforcement agency in custody of the animal. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an animal may be seized preceding an arrest and pursuant to Section 47-1-150.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 6-14; 1952 Code Section 6-14; 1942 Code Section 1598; 1932 Code Section 1598; Cr. C. '22 Section 562; Cr. C. '12 Section 913; Cr. C. '02 Section 628; G. S. 1706; R. S. 510; 1881 (17) 574; 1998 Act No. 367, Section 6, eff May 27, 1998; 2014 Act No. 251 (H.3361), Section 5, eff June 6, 2014.
SC Code § 47-1-170 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry|Chapter 1 - Cruelty To Animals|Section 47-1-170. Penalties for violations of chapter.

 The owner or person having charge or custody of an animal cruelly used who is convicted of any violation of this chapter forfeits ownership, charge, or custody of the animal and at the discretion of the court, the person who is charged with or convicted of a violation of this chapter must be ordered to pay costs incurred to care for the animal and related expenses.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 6-18; 1952 Code Section 6-18; 1942 Code Section 1602; 1932 Code Section 1602; Cr. C. '22 Section 566; Cr. C. '12 Section 917; Cr. C. '02 Section 632; G. S. 1710; R. S. 574; 1881 (17) 575; 1998 Act No. 367, Section 8, eff May 27, 1998.
SC Code § 47-1-200 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry|Chapter 1 - Cruelty To Animals|Section 47-1-200. Requirements for transfer of animals and importation or exportation of dog or cat; penalties for violations.

 (A) During transportation, an animal must not be confined in one area for more than twenty-four consecutive hours without being adequately exercised, rested, fed, and watered. The time may be extended reasonably when an act of God causes a delay. The animal must be provided adequate space and ventilation.  (B) A dog or cat under eight weeks of age must not be imported or exported without being accompanied by its dam.  (C) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than two hundred nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days, or both.  HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 398, Section 3, eff June 2, 1992.
SC Code § 47-1-210 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry|Chapter 1 - Cruelty To Animals|Section 47-1-210. Live animals as prizes; exceptions; penalties.

 (A) It is unlawful to give away a live animal including, but not limited to, a fish, bird, fowl, or reptile, as a prize for, or as an inducement to enter, any contest, game, or other competition, or as an inducement to enter a place of amusement, or for these species to be used as an incentive to enter into any business agreement if the offer made was for the purpose of attracting trade.  (B) Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit an auction or raffle of a live animal including, but not limited to, a fish, bird, fowl, or reptile. Further, the giving away or the testing of game or fowl for breeding purposes only is lawful and is not prohibited by this section as an incentive to enter into a business agreement if the person giving away or testing game or fowl is engaged in that trade.  (C) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be punished for each separate offense by a fine not to exceed three hundred dollars or imprisonment not to exceed thirty days, or both.  (D) This section does not apply when a live animal is given away as follows:  (1) by individuals or organizations operating in conjunction with a cooperative extension education program or agricultural vocational program sanctioned by the State Department of Education or local school districts;  (2) by individuals or organizations operating in conjunction with field trials approved by the Department of Natural Resources; or  (3) by kennels that advertise in national publications in regard to dogs that are registered with the United Kennel Club or the American Kennel Club.  HISTORY: 1999 Act No. 57, Section 1, eff June 11, 1999.
SC Code § 47-1-225 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry|Chapter 1 - Cruelty To Animals|Section 47-1-225. Animal cruelty instruction for certain judges.

 Every four years, at their mandatory continuing legal education programs, magistrates and municipal court judges must receive at least two hours of instruction on issues concerning animal cruelty. The content of the continuing legal education must be determined by the South Carolina Court Administration at the direction of the Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court.  HISTORY: 2019 Act No. 43 (S.105), Section 1, eff May 16, 2019.  Editor's Note  2019 Act No. 43, Section 10, provides as follows:  "SECTION 10. The General Assembly finds it is the best practice for a shelter, public or private, to prepare and maintain records documenting the number of animals admitted to the facility and the method by which those animals exit the facility, whether by adoption, fostering, natural death, euthanasia, transfer to another state, or other means of discharge."
SC Code § 47-2-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry|Chapter 2 - Large Wild Cats, Non-native Bears And Great Apes|Section 47-2-10. Definitions.

 As contained in this chapter:  (1) "Animal control authority" means the agency designated by a city or county to administer ordinances regulating, restricting, or prohibiting the possession of large wild cats, non-native bears, and great apes. The animal control agency may be a municipal or county animal control agency, county sheriff, or other designated agency.  (2) "Large wild cat, non-native bear and great ape" means one of the following types of animals of the order Carnivora or Primate, and any hybrids of these animals:  (a) Family Felidae, Genus panthera-all lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cougars, cheetahs, snow leopards, and clouded leopards;  (b) Family Ursidae-all bears that are not native to South Carolina and not subject to oversight by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources; and  (c) Family Hominidae-all great apes; to include all species of chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans.  (3) "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, organization, trade, or professional association, firm, limited liability company, joint venture, association, trust, estate, or any other legal entity, and any employee, agent, or representative of the entity.  (4) "Possessor" means any person who owns, possesses, keeps, harbors, brings into the State, acts as a custodian of, or has custody or control of, a large wild cat, non-native bear, or great ape.  HISTORY: 2017 Act No. 86 (H.3531), Section 1, eff January 1, 2018.  Editor's Note  2017 Act No. 86, Section 4, provides as follows:  "This act takes effect January 1, 2018, and applies to acts committed on or after that date."
SC Code § 47-2-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry|Chapter 2 - Large Wild Cats, Non-native Bears And Great Apes|Section 47-2-20. Application of chapter.

 (A) The provisions of this chapter do not apply to:  (1) duly incorporated nonprofit animal protection organizations, such as humane societies and shelters, housing a large wild cat, non-native bear or great ape temporarily at the written request of the animal control authority or acting under the authority of this chapter;  (2) federal or state wildlife enforcement officers acting under the scope of their authority;  (3) animal control or law enforcement agencies or officers acting under the authority of this chapter;  (4) veterinary hospitals, clinics, veterinarians, and persons employed at such facilities under the direction of a veterinarian who are actively treating a large wild cat, non-native bear, or great ape in their professional capacity as a veterinarian or employee of such facility;  (5) a university, college, laboratory, or other research facility holding a Class R registration under the Animal Welfare Act, 7 U.S.C. Section 2131, et seq., as amended;  (6) any person who possesses a valid United States Department of Agriculture Class A, B, or C license in good standing and is in compliance with the United States Department of Agriculture Animal Welfare Act regulations and standards as of January 1, 2018. This person may keep and acquire new large wild cats, non-native bears, or great apes;  (7) any person who obtains a valid United States Department of Agriculture Class A, B, or C license and is in compliance with the United States Department of Agriculture Animal Welfare Act regulations and standards after January 1, 2018, may keep and acquire large wild cats, non-native bears, or great apes after that date, and must comply with the applicable provisions of this chapter;  (8) circuses that are incorporated and hold a Class C license under the Animal Welfare Act, 7 U.S.C. Section 2131, et seq., as amended, that are temporarily in this State, and that offer performances by live animals, clowns, and acrobats for public entertainment; and  (9) an intermediate handler, as defined by the Animal Welfare Act, 7 U.S.C. Section 2136, et seq., acting as a registered agent for a USDA license, pursuant to the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, shall be permitted to transport regulated species through this State, provided the animal is at all times maintained within a confinement sufficient to prevent the animal from escaping.  HISTORY: 2017 Act No. 86 (H.3531), Section 1, eff January 1, 2018.  Editor's Note  2017 Act No. 86, Section 4, provides as follows:  "This act takes effect January 1, 2018, and applies to acts committed on or after that date."
SC Code § 47-2-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry|Chapter 2 - Large Wild Cats, Non-native Bears And Great Apes|Section 47-2-40. Animal control authority authorized to confiscate a large wild cat, non-native bear, or great ape.

 (A) An animal control authority or other person authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter may confiscate a large wild cat, non-native bear, or great ape when:  (1) the animal control authority or other person designated under this chapter has probable cause to believe that the large wild cat, non-native bear, or great ape was acquired or is being held in contravention of this chapter;  (2) the large wild cat, non-native bear, or great ape poses an immediate, imminent danger to the health and safety of the public; or  (3) the large wild cat, non-native bear, or great ape is in imminent danger of loss of life as a result of the action or inaction of the possessor as determined by a veterinarian.  (B) A large wild cat, non-native bear, or great ape that is confiscated under this section must be returned to the possessor if the animal control authority or law enforcement officer establishes that the possessor had legal possession of the animal pursuant to this chapter, the return does not pose a public safety or health risk, and the animal is determined not to be in poor health and condition as a result of the action or inaction of the possessor.  (C) The animal control authority or other persons authorized to enforce this chapter shall serve notice upon the possessor in person or by regular and certified mail, return receipt requested, notifying the possessor of the confiscation, that the possessor is responsible for payment of reasonable costs for caring and providing for the animal during the confiscation and that the possessor must meet the requirements of subsection (B) in order for the animal to be returned to the possessor.  (D) If a large wild cat, non-native bear, or great ape that is confiscated under this section is not returned to the possessor, the animal control authority or other persons designated under this chapter shall release the animal to a facility exempted pursuant to this chapter or an out-of-state facility.  (E) If a large wild cat, non-native bear, or great ape escapes or is released and poses an immediate threat to public safety, the animal control authority or other persons designated under this chapter may exercise judgment in attempting to recapture, contain, or destroy the animal.  HISTORY: 2017 Act No. 86 (H.3531), Section 1, eff January 1, 2018.  Editor's Note  2017 Act No. 86, Section 4, provides as follows:  "This act takes effect January 1, 2018, and applies to acts committed on or after that date."
SC Code § 47-2-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry|Chapter 2 - Large Wild Cats, Non-native Bears And Great Apes|Section 47-2-50. Adoption of ordinances.

 A city or county may adopt an ordinance governing large wild cat, non-native bear, or great ape that is more restrictive than this chapter. However, nothing in this chapter requires a city or county to adopt an ordinance to be in compliance with this chapter.  HISTORY: 2017 Act No. 86 (H.3531), Section 1, eff January 1, 2018.  Editor's Note  2017 Act No. 86, Section 4, provides as follows:  "This act takes effect January 1, 2018, and applies to acts committed on or after that date."
SC Code § 47-2-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry|Chapter 2 - Large Wild Cats, Non-native Bears And Great Apes|Section 47-2-60. Enforcement of chapter.

 (A) The animal control authority and its staff and agents, local law enforcement agents, state law enforcement agents, and county sheriffs are authorized and empowered to enforce the provisions of this chapter.  (B) The possessor of a large wild cat, non-native bear, or great ape, at all reasonable times, shall allow the animal control authority or other persons designated by this chapter to enter the premises where the animal is being kept to ensure compliance with this chapter.  HISTORY: 2017 Act No. 86 (H.3531), Section 1, eff January 1, 2018.  Editor's Note  2017 Act No. 86, Section 4, provides as follows:  "This act takes effect January 1, 2018, and applies to acts committed on or after that date."
SC Code § 47-2-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry|Chapter 2 - Large Wild Cats, Non-native Bears And Great Apes|Section 47-2-70. Penalties.

 A person who violates this chapter must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days for a first offense, and must be fined not more than five thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than ninety days for a second offense.  HISTORY: 2017 Act No. 86 (H.3531), Section 1, eff January 1, 2018.  Editor's Note  2017 Act No. 86, Section 4, provides as follows:  "This act takes effect January 1, 2018, and applies to acts committed on or after that date."