South Carolina Statutes
§ 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 de
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 410.
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