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SC Code § 23-31-1050 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 31 - Firearms|Section 23-31-1050. Definitions for Sections 23-31-1030 and 23-31-1040.

 As used in Section 23-31-1030 and Section 23-31-1040:  (1) "Ammunition" means ammunition or cartridge cases, primers, bullets, or propellant powder designed for use in a firearm other than an antique firearm. The term does not include:  (a) a shotgun shot or pellet not designed for use as the single, complete projectile load for one shotgun hull or casing; or  (b) an unloaded, nonmetallic shotgun hull or casing not having a primer.  (2) "Antique firearm" means:  (a) a firearm, including a firearm with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of ignition system, manufactured in or before 1898; and  (b) a replica of a firearm described in subitem (a) if such replica:  (i) is not designed or redesigned for using rimfire or conventional centerfire-fixed ammunition; or  (ii) uses rimfire or conventional centerfire-fixed ammunition which is no longer manufactured in the United States and which is not readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade.  (3) "Firearm" means a weapon, including a starter gun, which will, is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of such weapon; a firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or a destructive device; but the term does not include an antique firearm. In the case of a licensed collector, the term means only curios and relics.  (4) "Firearm frame or receiver" means that part of a firearm which provides housing for the hammer, bolt or breechblock, and firing mechanism, and which is usually threaded at its forward portion to receive the barrel.  (5) "Firearm muffler or firearm silencer" means a device for silencing, muffling, or diminishing the report of a portable firearm, including any combination of parts, designed or redesigned, and intended for use in assembling or fabricating a firearm silencer or firearm muffler, and any part intended only for use in such assembly or fabrication.  HISTORY: 2013 Act No. 22, Section 1, eff August 1, 2013.
SC Code § 23-31-1060 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 31 - Firearms|Section 23-31-1060. Hearing on fitness to stand trial.

 Nothing in this article affects a court's duty to conduct a hearing on the issue of a person's fitness to stand trial pursuant to Section 44-23-430. A solicitor shall not dismiss charges against a person prior to such hearing based solely on the person's fitness to stand trial.  HISTORY: 2013 Act No. 22, Section 1, eff August 1, 2013.
SC Code § 23-33-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 33 - Missiles|Section 23-33-10. "Missile" defined.

 A "missile," as contemplated by this chapter, shall be defined as any object or substance hurled through the air by the use of gunpowder or any other explosive substance whether purchased by the individual or compounded from chemicals.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 16-131; 1958 (50) 1904.
SC Code § 23-33-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 33 - Missiles|Section 23-33-20. Permit required for firing missile.

 Before any person shall fire or attempt to fire or discharge any missile within the borders of this State, he shall first procure a written permit from the Aeronautics Division of the Department of Commerce on such form as it may prescribe.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 16-132; 1958 (50) 1904; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 361.
SC Code § 23-33-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 33 - Missiles|Section 23-33-30. Exemptions from application of chapter.

 The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the firing or discharge of missiles by any agency of the Federal or State government, to small firearms or to fireworks now authorized by law.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 16-133; 1958 (50) 1904.
SC Code § 23-33-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 33 - Missiles|Section 23-33-40. Penalties.

 Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and be fined not more than one hundred dollars or be imprisoned for not more than thirty days or both, in the discretion of the court.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 16-134; 1958 (50) 1904.
SC Code § 23-35-45 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 35 - Fireworks And Explosives|Section 23-35-45. Use of pyrotechnic materials indoors; regulation.

 Nothing in this chapter or in any other provision of law prohibits the use of pyrotechnic materials inside any enclosed entertainment or assembly area before proximate audiences when the indoor pyrotechnics are used in accordance with Standard 1126 of the National Fire Protection Association entitled "Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience", 1992 edition. The State Fire Marshal Division of the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation is designated as the agency responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing the provisions of this section, including the promulgation of necessary regulations. The State Fire Marshal Division also may establish fees which may be charged on a per performance or other basis to offset the cost of enforcing the provisions of this section, such fees to be the responsibility of the owner or operator of the establishment where the indoor pyrotechnics shall be used.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 356, Section 1.
SC Code § 23-35-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 35 - Fireworks And Explosives|Section 23-35-130. Manufacture, storage, transportation or possession of certain fireworks illegal; storage and assembly of public display material; penalty.

 (A) It is unlawful to manufacture, store, transport, or possess fireworks containing pyrotechnic composition in excess of two grains, designed to produce a loud and piercing effect, including, but not limited to, fireworks commonly called "ground salutes" or "cherry bombs", M-80's, T-N-T salutes, and "bulldog salutes". A manufacturer shall obtain a permit to store or assemble materials for public fireworks displays. No manufacturer may store public display material in the same building where legal fireworks are offered for sale to retailers.  (B) The provisions of this chapter do not prohibit continuous interstate commerce through this State into another state of any item of fireworks permitted for shipment by the regulations of the Interstate Commerce Commission or the United States Department of Transportation, or their successors. It is unlawful to ship into or through this State or possess, sell, or use, under any circumstances, any article of fireworks that is forbidden for transportation by regulations of the Interstate Commerce Commission, the United States Department of Transportation, or their successors.  (C) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than ten thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 66-562; 1959 (51) 333; 1972 (57) 2742; 1986 Act No. 381, Section 2; 1993 Act No. 184, Section 199.
SC Code § 23-35-150 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 35 - Fireworks And Explosives|Section 23-35-150. Penalties.

 Any person violating any provisions of this chapter or regulations promulgated by the State Fire Marshal or the State Board of Pyrotechnic Safety, unless otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be punished:  (1) for a first offense, by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars or imprisonment for not more than thirty days;  (2) for a second offense, by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than twenty-five hundred dollars or imprisonment for not less than sixty days, or both;  (3) for a third offense, by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars or imprisonment of not less than ninety days nor more than one year, or both.  In addition to the above penalties, the license of any wholesaler, jobber, or retailer must be permanently revoked upon conviction for a third offense.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 66-563; 1959 (51) 333; 1972 (57) 2742; 1986 Act No. 381, Section 3.
SC Code § 23-35-170 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 35 - Fireworks And Explosives|Section 23-35-170. Manner in which powerful explosives shall be sold or delivered; reports; penalties.

 No person shall sell, deliver or dispose of dynamite or similar powerful explosives, except ordinary gunpowder, unless such person knows the purchaser or the person to receive such explosive and is satisfied that the explosive is not to be used for killing fish, and then only upon a written application from the person desiring to purchase, stating the purpose for which he desires to use such explosives. A person selling, delivering or disposing of such explosives shall keep a book in which shall be recorded the name of the purchaser or person to whom the explosive is delivered, the quantity sold or so delivered and the date of such sale or delivery. No sale shall be made to a person under the age of eighteen or a person who has been convicted of a felony. Such person selling or keeping for sale the explosives mentioned in this section shall make sworn quarterly reports of such sales, the name and race of the purchaser, the amount sold and the date of sale to the county auditor of each county. The auditor of each county shall forward a copy of all reports to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by fine not to exceed one hundred dollars or imprisonment not to exceed thirty days.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 66-4; 1952 Code Section 66-4; 1942 Code Section 1304; 1932 Code Section 1304; Cr. C. '22 Section 197; Cr. C. '12 Section 491; 1903 (24) 124; 1971 (57) 887; 1976 Act No. 695, Section 1.
SC Code § 23-36-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 36 - Explosives Control Act|Section 23-36-10. Short title.

 This chapter may be cited as the "South Carolina Explosives Control Act".  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 480, Section 1.
SC Code § 23-36-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 36 - Explosives Control Act|Section 23-36-20. Legislative findings.

 The General Assembly finds it necessary to assure the people of South Carolina that explosive materials are being sold, used, and stored by persons, dealers, and blasters that are duly certified or licensed to engage in the sale, use, or storage of these explosive materials by the State Fire Marshal.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 480, Section 2.
SC Code § 23-36-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 36 - Explosives Control Act|Section 23-36-30. Definitions.

 As used in this chapter:  (1) "Explosive materials" means any explosive, blasting agent, water gel, detonator, or other item contained in the "List of Explosive Materials" published by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF).  (2) "Explosive" means any chemical compound, mixture, or device, the primary or intended common purpose of which is to function by explosion. The term includes, but is not limited to, dynamite and other high explosives, black powder in quantities in excess of five pounds, pellet powder, initiating explosives, detonators, squibs, and detonating cord. It does not mean small arms ammunition or components of small arms ammunition.  (3) "Blasting agent" means any material or mixture, consisting of fuel and oxidizer, intended for blasting not otherwise defined as an explosive. The finished product, as mixed for use or shipment, may not be detonated by means of a number eight test blasting cap when unconfined.  (4) "Detonator" means any device containing a detonating charge that is used for initiating detonation in an explosive. The term includes, but is not limited to, electric blasting caps of instantaneous and delay types, blasting caps for use with safety fuses, and detonating cord delay connectors and nonelectric instantaneous and delay blasting caps which use detonating cord shock tube, or any other replacement for electric leg wires.  (5) "Person" means any natural person, partnership, association, or corporation.  (6) "Dealer" means a person engaged in the wholesale or retail business of buying and selling explosives. However, if a manufacturer or distributor of explosives makes sales to consumers, the manufacturer or distributor is required to obtain a license as a dealer.  (a) "Class I Dealer" means a person engaged in the wholesale or retail business of buying and selling any quantity and type of explosive materials.  (b) "Class II Dealer" means a person engaged in the retail business of selling black powder, flash powder, and other types of low-grade explosive.  (7) "Blaster" means a person who detonates or otherwise effects the explosion of an explosive material or who is in immediate personal charge and supervision of one or more persons who are not licensed to engage in such activity.  (8) "Sale" means delivery of an explosive with or without consideration.  (9) "Purchase" means acquisition of any explosive by a person with or without consideration.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 480, Section 3.
SC Code § 23-36-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 36 - Explosives Control Act|Section 23-36-50. Applicability of license and permit requirements.

 (1) No person shall possess an explosive material unless he is the holder of a valid license or permit as required by this chapter and possesses the explosive material for the purpose stated in the license or permit.  (2) The exceptions are:  (a) contract and private carriers operating in interstate and intrastate commerce.  (b) persons possessing explosive materials while under the immediate and personal supervision and control of a person holding a valid blaster's license and engaged in the preparation for and in the exploding or otherwise effecting the explosion of explosive materials. It is unlawful for any person holding a blaster's permit to allow persons working under him to possess explosive materials except during the time when the person is loading or unloading or exploding or otherwise effecting the explosion of an explosive material under the immediate and personal supervision and control of the licensed blaster.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 480, Section 5.
SC Code § 23-36-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 36 - Explosives Control Act|Section 23-36-60. Accounting and recordkeeping requirements; access to records.

 (1) Dealers must keep accurate accounts of all inventories and sales of explosive materials including explosive materials sold and used for agricultural purposes. All the sales must be evidenced by invoices or sales tickets executed in quadruplicate, the dealer retaining the original and one copy, delivering a third copy to the purchaser, and forwarding a fourth copy to the State Fire Marshal.  (2) A carbon copy of the Explosive Transaction Record as required by the United States Department of the Treasury-Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the invoices or sales tickets delivered to purchasers must bear the name of the manufacturer or dealer and purchaser, date of sale, date-shift code, quantity sold, use for which the explosive materials are purchased, and the address of the purchaser.  (3) Upon the sale or delivery of any explosive materials within the State, the selling and receiving agency of either of them shall notify the State Fire Marshal of the sale or delivery by forwarding a copy of the bill of sale or bill of lading to him.  (4) Dealers must retain all records of inventories, invoices, sales tickets, and copies and make them available to any law enforcement officer of this State and to the State Fire Marshal or his representative at such time as the State Fire Marshal considers appropriate.  (5) A blaster must keep an accurate, written inventory of all explosive materials possessed by him and a record of the use of explosive materials on forms approved by the State Fire Marshal. The inventory and record of use must be made available to any law enforcement officer of this State or to the State Fire Marshal or his representative at such time as the State Fire Marshal considers appropriate.  (6) Records required to be maintained under subsections (1) through (5) of this section may not be disposed of without approval by the State Fire Marshal. Any business which terminates its operations must turn over its records to the State Fire Marshal.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 480, Section 6.
SC Code § 23-36-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 36 - Explosives Control Act|Section 23-36-70. Notice of theft, illegal use, or illegal possession of explosive materials; inspection of magazines by dealers and blasters.

 Any sheriff, police department, or law enforcement officer shall give immediate notice to the State Fire Marshal of any theft, illegal use, or illegal possession of explosive materials and shall forward a copy of his final written report to the State Fire Marshal. Any dealer or blaster who knows that explosive materials in his possession have been stolen or otherwise misappropriated shall notify immediately the nearest sheriff's office or police department and the State Fire Marshal. Each dealer and blaster must physically inspect all magazines at least once every seven days to insure security of all explosive materials.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 480, Section 7.
SC Code § 23-36-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 36 - Explosives Control Act|Section 23-36-80. Promulgation of regulations by Division of State Fire Marshal; administrative procedures applicable; enforcement of chapter by State Fire Marshal.

 The Division of the State Fire Marshal shall promulgate regulations setting forth minimum general standards covering the use, sale, handling, and storage of explosive materials. The regulations must be in substantial conformity with generally accepted standards of safety concerning these subject matters. Regulations in substantial conformity with the published rules and suggested standards of the Institute of Makers of Explosives are considered in substantial conformity with accepted standards of safety. All procedures with regard to the revocation, suspension, or denial of licenses and permits shall be handled by an administrative law judge as provided under Article 5 of Chapter 23 of Title 1. The State Fire Marshal is the enforcement authority of this chapter.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 480, Section 8; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 364.
SC Code § 23-36-90 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 36 - Explosives Control Act|Section 23-36-90. Assessment of civil penalties; referral of civil penalties to Attorney General for collection; deposit of civil penalties in general fund.

 (1) After notice and an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, the State Fire Marshal may assess a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars for each violation of this chapter. In determining the amount of the penalty, the State Fire Marshal shall take into account the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation, the degree of culpability, the history of previous offenses, the ability to pay, the effect of the penalty on the ability to continue to operate, and any other matter that justice requires.  (2) The State Fire Marshal may refer any civil penalty to the Attorney General for collection.  (3) All civil penalties collected must be deposited in the general fund of the State.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 480, Section 9.
SC Code § 23-36-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 36 - Explosives Control Act|Section 23-36-100. Revocation, suspension, or denial of license or permit.

 (1) A license or permit may be revoked, suspended, or denied by the State Fire Marshal because of, but not limited to:  (a) noncompliance with any order written by the State Fire Marshal.  (b) conviction of a crime of violence or of any crime punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding two years.  (c) advocating or knowingly belonging to any organization or group which advocates violent overthrow of or violent action against the federal, state, or local government.  (d) having or contracting physical or mental illness or condition that in the judgment of the State Fire Marshal would make the use and possession of explosive materials hazardous to the licensee or permittee and to the public.  (e) violating the terms of the license or permit or essential changes in the condition under which the license or permit was issued without prior approval of the State Fire Marshal.  (f) violating the provisions of this section. However, except for violations considered an immediate threat to public safety, the State Fire Marshal may issue a notice of noncompliance and set a time limit to achieve immediate compliance.  (g) giving false information or making a misrepresentation to obtain a license or permit.  (2) The State Fire Marshal may invoke suspension of a license or permit pending disposition of a felony charge which involves the use of explosives brought against a licensee or permittee.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 480, Section 10.
SC Code § 23-36-110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 36 - Explosives Control Act|Section 23-36-110. Confiscation, storage, or disposal of explosive materials by State Fire Marshal.

 (1) The State Fire Marshal or his representative has authority to confiscate, place in storage, or dispose of explosive materials in any manner considered appropriate to insure the safety of the public when:  (a) explosive materials are found abandoned as provided in Section 23-36-130.  (b) explosive materials are found stored illegally and present an immediate threat to the public safety as provided in Section 23-36-120.  (c) explosive materials are used in illegal activities.  (d) explosive materials which are found to be unsafe or unstable.  (2) The revocation or suspension of a dealer's or blaster's license or permit shall result in the confiscation of the dealer's or blaster's explosive materials. These explosive materials will be stored pending the disposition of the action.  (3) All costs incurred in the confiscation or disposal of explosive materials as provided in this section are paid by the legal owner of the confiscated explosive materials.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 480, Section 11.
SC Code § 23-36-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 36 - Explosives Control Act|Section 23-36-120. Storage of explosive materials.

 It is unlawful to store explosive materials within the boundaries of the State unless in a properly constructed and approved magazine.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 480, Section 12.
SC Code § 23-36-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety|Chapter 36 - Explosives Control Act|Section 23-36-130. Abandonment of explosive materials.

 It is unlawful to abandon explosive materials or blasting caps in any field, culvert, ditch, waterway, building, or quarry in the State.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 480, Section 13.