South Carolina § 16-11-140 Burning of crops, fuel or lumber.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 16-11-140 — Burning of crops, fuel or lumber.

South Carolina § 16-11-140

Title 16CRIMES AND OFFENSES

Ch. 11OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY

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S.C. Code Ann. § 16-11-140 (2026).

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It is unlawful for a person to (a) wilfully and maliciously set fire to or burn or cause to be burned, or (b) aid, counsel, or procure the burning of any:

(1)barracks, cock, crib, rick or stack of hay, corn, wheat, oats, barley, or other grain or vegetable product of any kind;

(2)field of standing hay or grain of any kind;

(3)pile of coal, wood, or other fuel;

(4)pile of planks, boards, posts, rails, or other lumber. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than three years.

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It is unlawful for a person to (a) wilfully and maliciously set fire to or burn or cause to be burned, or (b) aid, counsel, or procure the burning of any: (1) barracks, cock, crib, rick or stack of hay, corn, wheat, oats, barley, or other grain or vegetable product of any kind; (2) field of standing hay or grain of any kind; (3) pile of coal, wood, or other fuel; (4) pile of planks, boards, posts, rails, or other lumber. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than three years.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 16-314; 1952 Code SECTION 16-314; 1942 Code SECTION 1134; 1932 Code SECTION 1134; 1928 (35) 11993 Act No. 184, SECTION 91; 1997 Act No. 113, SECTION 2.