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SC Code § 50-13-1610 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-1610. Sale or traffic in certain game fish unlawful; penalties.

 It is unlawful to sell, offer for sale, barter, trafficking in, or purchase any fish classified as a game fish under the provisions of this title except as allowed by this title regardless of where caught. A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be punished as follows:  (1) for a first offense, by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or imprisonment for not more than thirty days;  (2) for a second offense within three years of a first offense, by a fine of not less than three hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisonment for not more than thirty days;  (3) for a third or subsequent offense within three years of a second or subsequent offense, by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or imprisonment for not more than thirty days;  (4) for a fourth and subsequent offense within five years of the date of conviction for the first offense must be punished as provided for a third offense.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 28-691; 1952 Code Section 28-691; 1942 Code Section 1773-2; 1939 (41) 353; 1952 (47) 2179; 1955 (49) 478; 1959 (51) 346; 1974 (58) 2800; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 2003 Act No. 60, Section 5; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 5, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment made no apparent changes.
SC Code § 50-13-1615 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-1615. Freshwater nongame fish sale requirements.

 A person selling, offering for sale, or possessing for sale freshwater nongame fish must have in possession dated invoices, bills of sale, or other documentation verifying the origin of the fish and from whom procured.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 200, Section 11, eff May 28, 2010; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 5, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment made no apparent changes.
SC Code § 50-13-1635 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-1635. Release of aquatic species and nonindigenous fish into waters.

 (A) Except bait lost incidental to fishing or fish released into the waters from which they were taken, it is unlawful to intentionally release any aquatic species, regardless of the stage of its life cycle, into the waters of this State without a permit from the department.  (B) It is unlawful to use any nonindigenous fish as bait that is not already established in the water body being fished except the following minnows: fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas), golden shiners (Notemigonus crysoleucas), and goldfish, including "black salties" (Carassius auratus). Magistrates court retains concurrent jurisdiction of this offense.  (C) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars or up to thirty days in jail, or both. In addition to the criminal penalties, the court may order a civil penalty sufficient to cover costs for eradication.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 114, Section 5, eff July 1, 2012.
SC Code § 50-13-1660 to 50-13-1760 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-1660 to 50-13-1760. Omitted by 2012 Act No. 114, Section 5, eff July 1, 2012.

 Editor's Note  Former Section 50-13-1660 was entitled "Searches, seizures, and forfeitures" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 28-695; 1952 Code Section 28-695; 1942 Code Section 1773-5; 1932 (37) 1480; 1952 (47) 2179; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263.  Former Section 50-13-1670 was entitled "Shipments of certain fish and fish eggs originating and terminating outside of the State" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 28-696; 1952 Code Section 28-696; 1942 Code Section 1773-5; 1932 (37) 1480; 1952 (47) 2179; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263.  Former Section 50-13-1760 was entitled "Sale of white perch; invoice required for imported fish; penalties" and was derived from 1981 Act No. 161, Section 1; 1982 Act No. 362, Section 1; 1991 Act No. 57, Section 3; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 1996 Act No. 236, Section 1.
SC Code § 50-13-1910 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-1910. State assent to act of Congress providing aid in fish restoration and management projects; funding.

 This State hereby assents to the provisions of the act of Congress entitled "An Act to Provide that the United States Shall Aid the States in Fish Restoration and Management Projects, and for Other Purposes," approved August 9, 1950 (Public Law No. 681, 81st Congress), and the department shall perform acts as necessary to the conduct and establishment of cooperative fish restoration projects, as defined in this act of Congress, in compliance with the act and rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior. The amounts necessary for this State to provide, in order to receive the benefits of the act, must be paid from the fees collected by the department from the sale of resident fishing licenses and a separate fund for this purpose must be set up.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 28-710; 1952 Code Section 28-710; 1951 (47) 81; 1952 (47) 2890; 1972 (57) 2431; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 6, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment inserts "must" for "shall" throughout section and makes other, nonsubstantive, changes.
SC Code § 50-13-1920 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-1920. Acquisition of land for fish hatcheries or nurseries, generally.

 The department may acquire a sufficient number of acres of land in close proximity to any dam, artificial lake, impounded water, or stream for the purpose of establishing fish hatcheries or fish nurseries. The board may exercise the power of eminent domain if necessary to accomplish this purpose.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 28-711; 1952 Code Section 28-711; 1942 Code Section 1774; 1934 (38) 1348; 1952 (47) 2179; 1972 (57) 2431; 1987 Act No. 173, Section 31; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 6, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment made no apparent changes.
SC Code § 50-13-1930 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-1930. Omitted by 2012 Act No. 114, Section 6, eff July 1, 2012.

 Editor's Note  Former Section 50-13-1930 was entitled "Acquisition of land for United States fish hatcheries" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 28-712; 1952 Code Section 28-712; 1942 Code Section 1774-2; 1932 Code Section 3294; 1930 (36) 1116; 1952 (47) 2179; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263.
SC Code § 50-13-1935 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-1935. Fees charged for stocking fish in private water bodies and nonnavigable waters.

 The department shall charge a fee for stocking fish in private water bodies and nonnavigable waters sufficient to cover all costs of producing and stocking the fish.  HISTORY: 1983 Act No. 151, Part II, Section 13; 1986 Act No. 375, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 6, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment rewrote this section.
SC Code § 50-13-1936 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-1936. Fees for operation of Walhalla Fish Hatchery.

 If the federal government ceases to operate the Walhalla Fish Hatchery, the department may accept and maintain operations of the facility by charging a fee that is sufficient to cover the cost of operating the facility.  HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 170, Part II, Section 19; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 6, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment substituted "If" for "In the event".
SC Code § 50-13-1940 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-1940. Permits to collect freshwater fish for scientific purposes.

 (A) The department may grant permits to collect freshwater fish for scientific purposes during any time of the year and on any area including sanctuaries without further review. The application must be accompanied by the requisite fee. The department shall investigate the applicant and the need for the permit. A permit is valid until December thirty-first in the year in which issued. A permit must be extended for one year with payment of the fee. A permit is not transferable but a student assistant working under the direct supervision of the permittee is covered by the permit. All collecting must be done in accordance with recognized scientific methods. Data and results must be made available to the department upon request. The conditions of the permit must be adhered to. The department may suspend or cancel the permit at its discretion.  (B) A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than two hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for up to thirty days, or both.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 28-715; 1952 Code Section 28-715; 1942 Code Section 1812; 1932 Code Section 3295; 1931 (37) 309; 1952 (47) 2890; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 6, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment rewrote this section.
SC Code § 50-13-1950 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-1950. Establishment of fish sanctuaries.

 The department, without cost to this State, shall designate and establish sanctuaries where fish may breed unmolested, in the manner and subject to the provisions in this article.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 28-716; 1952 Code Section 28-716; 1942 Code Section 1774-1; 1938 (40) 1598; 1952 (47) 2179; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 6, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment made nonsubstantive changes.
SC Code § 50-13-1960 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-1960. Designation and marking of fish sanctuaries in rivers and streams.

 The department may select any place upon any river or stream within this State as a fish sanctuary. Upon making this selection, the board, upon approval in writing of a majority of the members of the county legislative delegation from the county in which this proposed fish sanctuary is to be located, may designate and set apart the place as a fish sanctuary. A sanctuary may not exceed two miles in length along any river or stream. When a sanctuary is so designated and set apart, the board shall have it adequately and conspicuously marked and shall designate the limits of it in all directions.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 28-717; 1952 Code Section 28-717; 1942 Code Section 1774-1; 1938 (40) 1598; 1952 (47) 2179; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 6, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment substituted "A sanctuary may not" for "No one sanctuary shall", and made other, nonsubstantive, changes.
SC Code § 50-13-1970 to 50-13-1980 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-1970 to 50-13-1980. Omitted by 2012 Act No. 114, Section 6, eff July 1, 2012.

 Editor's Note  Former Section 50-13-1970 was entitled "Designation of fish sanctuaries in lakes and ponds" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 28-718; 1952 Code Section 28-718; 1942 Code Section 1774-1; 1938 (40) 1598; 1952 (47) 2179; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263.  Former Section 50-13-1980 was entitled "Operation and posting of fish sanctuaries" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 28-719; 1952 Code Section 28-719; 1942 Code Section 1774-1; 938 (40) 1598; 952 (47) 2179; 990 Act No. 468, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263.
SC Code § 50-13-1990 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-1990. Penalties for fishing or trespassing upon fish sanctuaries; jurisdiction of magistrates.

 A person fishing or trespassing upon any property or waters so established as a sanctuary by the department is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not exceeding two hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days. In cases where magistrates have countywide territorial jurisdiction, the magistrate closest to the sanctuary where the offense occurred shall have jurisdiction of the case. In counties where magistrates are given separate and exclusive territorial jurisdiction the case must be tried as provided in Section 22-3-530.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 28-720; 1952 Code Section 28-720; 1942 Code Section 1774-1; 1938 (40) 1598; 1952 (47) 2179; 1979 Act No. 69, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 6, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment substituted "shall" for "must" throughout the section and made other, nonsubstantive, changes.
SC Code § 50-13-1995 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-1995. Fish culture and scientific investigations by the federal government.

 The department may permit the federal government to conduct fish culture and scientific investigations in the waters of this State in connection with hatchery operations or management of those species under federal jurisdiction.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 113, Section 3, eff July 1, 2012; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 6, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  This section was added by both 2012 Act Nos. 113 and 114. The text is identical as provided by each act.
SC Code § 50-13-2015 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-2015. Fish sanctuary in St. Stephen Rediversion Canal.

 (A) A fish sanctuary is established in the St. Stephen Rediversion Canal between the Corps of Engineers' powerhouse and the Atlantic Coastline Railroad Bridge. It is unlawful for a person to fish in the sanctuary except as provided in this section.  (B) From March first to May first each year, fishing for nongame fish is allowed from the Atlantic Coastline Bridge upstream to a point marked by signs or buoys, or both. This location must be marked by the department after consultation with and with the permission of the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Fishing is allowed from six p.m. to twelve midnight. The area otherwise is closed to all fishing and boating activities.  (C) The catch limit is five hundred pounds of fish or one hundred dozen fish a boat a day. Game fish taken must be returned immediately to the water. All fish, except those used for live bait, must be packed in boxes with a one hundred pound capacity before crossing back under the railroad bridge.  (D) Fishing devices must not be used except cast nets, dip nets, or drop nets. The diameter of the dip or drop nets used may not exceed six feet. Nets must not be operated by the use of mechanical devices such as winches, cranes, or pulleys.  (E) A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than twenty-five nor more than one hundred dollars or imprisoned not less than fifteen nor more than thirty days.  HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 390, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 6, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment, in subsection (D), substituted "must" for "may" throughout the subsection and made other, nonsubstantive, changes.
SC Code § 50-13-2016 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-2016. Prohibition of herring fishing at St. Stephens Powerhouse.

 Herring fishing is prohibited within one hundred feet of the fish lift exit channel at St. Stephens Powerhouse.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 114, Section 6, eff July 1, 2012.
SC Code § 50-13-2020 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-2020. Omitted by 2012 Act No. 114, Section 6, eff July 1, 2012.

 Editor's Note  Former Section 50-13-2020 was entitled "Management control of department with respect to lakes and ponds it owns or leases; approval and publication of terms and conditions; violations and penalties" and was derived from 1986 Act No. 496, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263.
SC Code § 50-15-15 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 15 - Nongame And Endangered Species|Section 50-15-15. Native reptiles; regulations; unlawful acts.

 (A) The department may promulgate regulations for the appropriate management of native reptile and amphibian species, including limitations on, and permitting for, the possession, transfer, sale, barter, trade, shipment, and removal from this State of native reptile and amphibian species.  (B) It is unlawful to possess, transfer, sell, barter, trade, ship, or remove from this State, or attempt to possess, transfer, sell, barter, trade, ship, or remove from this State native reptile and amphibian species, including parts, products, eggs, offspring, and derivatives thereof, in violation of a limit or a permit condition established by the department pursuant to this section.  HISTORY: 2020 Act No. 177 (H.4831), Section 1, eff September 28, 2020.
SC Code § 50-15-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 15 - Nongame And Endangered Species|Section 50-15-20. Investigations on nongame wildlife by department; regulations; management programs; public hearings; prohibited acts.

 (A) The department shall conduct investigations on nongame wildlife in order to develop information relating to population, distribution, habitat, needs, limiting factors, and other biological and ecological data to determine management measures necessary for their continued ability to sustain themselves successfully. On the basis of such determinations the department shall issue proposed regulations and develop management programs designed to ensure the continued ability of nongame wildlife to perpetuate themselves successfully. Such proposed regulations shall set forth species or subspecies of nongame wildlife which the department deems in need of management pursuant to this section, giving their common and scientific names by species or subspecies. The department shall conduct ongoing investigations of nongame wildlife and may from time to time amend such regulations by adding or deleting therefrom species or subspecies of nongame wildlife.  (B) The department shall by such regulations establish proposed limitations relating to taking, possession, transportation, exportation, processing, sale or offer for sale, or shipment as may be deemed necessary to manage such nongame wildlife.  Such regulation shall become effective sixty days after being proposed during which period public comment shall be solicited and received. The board may hold a public hearing if deemed appropriate. On the basis of public comments received or the testimony at any such hearing the department may make such changes in the proposed regulation as are consistent with effective management of nongame wildlife.  (C) Except as provided in regulations issued by the department, it shall be unlawful for any person to take, possess, transport, export, process, sell, or offer for sale or ship nongame wildlife deemed by the department to be in need of management pursuant to this section. Subject to the same exception, it shall further be unlawful for any common or contract carrier knowingly to transport or receive for shipment nongame wildlife deemed by the department to be in need of management pursuant to this section.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 28-728; 1974 (58) 2384; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1264; former 1976 Code Section 50-15-30; 2014 Act No. 159 (S.714), Section 1, eff April 14, 2014.  Effect of Amendment  2014 Act No. 159, Section 1, changed the paragraph designators to upper case, and in subsection (C), added a comma after "sell" in the first sentence.
SC Code § 50-15-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 15 - Nongame And Endangered Species|Section 50-15-40. Establishing and carrying out programs for management of nongame and endangered wildlife; removal, capture, or destruction of wildlife.

 (A) The department shall establish such programs, including acquisition of land or aquatic habitat, as are deemed necessary for management of nongame and endangered wildlife. The department shall utilize all authority vested in the department to carry out the purposes of this section.  (B) In carrying out programs authorized by this section, the department may enter into agreements with federal agencies, political subdivisions of the State, or with private persons for administration and management of any area established under this section or utilized for management of nongame or endangered wildlife.  (C) The Governor shall encourage other state and federal agencies to utilize their authorities in furtherance of the purposes of this section.  (D) The department may permit the taking, possession, transportation, exportation, or shipment of species or subspecies of wildlife which appear on the state list of endangered species, or species in need of management on the United States' List of Threatened or Endangered Native Fish and Wildlife, as amended and accepted in accordance with Section 50-15-30(D), or on the United States' List of Threatened or Endangered Foreign Fish and Wildlife, as such list may be modified hereafter, for scientific, zoological, or educational purposes, for propagation in captivity of such wildlife, or for other special purposes.  (E) Upon good cause shown, and where necessary to alleviate damage to property or to protect human health, endangered species may be removed, captured, or destroyed but only pursuant to permit issued by the department and, where possible, by or under the supervision of an agent of the department; provided, that threatened or endangered species or species in need of management may be removed, captured, or destroyed without permit by any person in emergency situations involving an immediate threat to human life. Provisions for removal, capture, or destruction of nongame wildlife for the purposes set forth above shall be set forth in regulations issued by the department pursuant to Section 50-15-20(A).  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 28-730; 1974 (58) 2384; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1264; 2004 Act No. 246, Section 2; 2008 Act No. 179, Section 1, eff February 19, 2008; former 1976 Code Section 50-15-50; 2014 Act No. 159 (S.714), Section 1, eff April 14, 2014; 2020 Act No. 177 (H.4831), Section 6, eff September 28, 2020.  Effect of Amendment  The 2008 amendment deleted the text of subsection (F).  2014 Act No. 159, Section 1, in subsection (D), substituted "50-15-30(D)" for "50-15-40(d)"; in subsection (E), substituted "50-15-20(A)" for "50-15-30(a)"; and deleted former subsection (F), which read "[Deleted]".  2020 Act No. 177, Section 6, in (A), in the first and second sentences, substituted "The department" for "The board".