South Carolina Statutes
§ 50-13-50 — Unlawful use or possession of fishing devices or gear designed to take fish.
(A)The possession or use on the freshwaters of this State of any device or gear designed or used to take fish not authorized by this chapter is unlawful.
(B)Taking species not authorized by this chapter is unlawful.
(C)Taking by any method not authorized by this chapter is unlawful.
(D)It is unlawful to leave a game fishing device unattended. A game fishing device left unattended is contraband.
(E)It is unlawful to use, place, set, or fish a device so as to constitute a hazard to boating or public safety.
(F)It is unlawful to anchor a seine and leave it unattended.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 113, SECTION 1, eff July 1, 2012.
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