South Carolina Statutes
§ 50-11-717 — Use of artificial lights at night; exceptions.
(A)The use of artificial lights for the purpose of observing or harassing wildlife is unlawful, except that a property owner, or person with permission from the property owner, may use artificial lights to observe wildlife prior to 11:00 p.m. This section does not prohibit:
(1)a property owner from using artificial lights for the purpose of protecting the property;
(2)a person or group, with permission of the property owner, from observing wildlife with the use of artificial lights, while engaged in research or documentary filming;
(3)a person from using artificial lights to night hunt pursuant to this article; or (4) a person from using remote trail monitors or cameras on a property.
(B)A person who violates this section, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one hundred dolla
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2017 Act No. 88 (S.443), SECTION 1, eff May 19, 2017.
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