South Carolina § 23-23-140 Patrol canine teams, certification.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 23-23-140 — Patrol canine teams, certification.

South Carolina § 23-23-140

Title 23LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Ch. 23LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 23-23-140 (2026).

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(A)For purposes of this section, "patrol canine teams" refers to a certified officer and a specific patrol canine controlled by the handler working together in the performance of law enforcement or correctional duties. "Patrol canine teams" does not refer to canines used exclusively for tracking or specific detection.

(B)The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy shall verify that patrol canine teams have been certified by a nationally recognized police dog association or similar organization.

(C)No law enforcement agency may utilize patrol canine teams after July 1, 2014, unless the patrol canine teams have met all certification requirements.

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(A) For purposes of this section, "patrol canine teams" refers to a certified officer and a specific patrol canine controlled by the handler working together in the performance of law enforcement or correctional duties. "Patrol canine teams" does not refer to canines used exclusively for tracking or specific detection. (B) The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy shall verify that patrol canine teams have been certified by a nationally recognized police dog association or similar organization. (C) No law enforcement agency may utilize patrol canine teams after July 1, 2014, unless the patrol canine teams have met all certification requirements.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 2013 Act No. 62, SECTION 2, eff June 12, 2013; 2014 Act No. 225 (H.3958), SECTION 1, eff June 2, 2014. Effect of Amendment 2014 Act No. 225, SECTION 1, reenacted the section with no apparent change.