South Carolina § 16-27-30 Acts or omissions constituting felonies; penalties.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 16-27-30 — Acts or omissions constituting felonies; penalties.

South Carolina § 16-27-30

Title 16CRIMES AND OFFENSES

Ch. 27ANIMAL FIGHTING AND BAITING ACT

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S.C. Code Ann. § 16-27-30 (2026).

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Any person who:

(a)owns an animal for the purpose of fighting or baiting;

(b)is a party to or causes any fighting or baiting of any animal;

(c)purchases, rents, leases, or otherwise acquires or obtains the use of any structure, facility, or location for the purpose of fighting or baiting any animal; or (d) knowingly allows or permits or makes available any structure, facility, or location to be used for the purpose of fighting or baiting any animal is guilty of a felony and upon conviction must be punished by a fine of five thousand dollars or imprisoned for five years, or both.

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Any person who: (a) owns an animal for the purpose of fighting or baiting; (b) is a party to or causes any fighting or baiting of any animal; (c) purchases, rents, leases, or otherwise acquires or obtains the use of any structure, facility, or location for the purpose of fighting or baiting any animal; or (d) knowingly allows or permits or makes available any structure, facility, or location to be used for the purpose of fighting or baiting any animal is guilty of a felony and upon conviction must be punished by a fine of five thousand dollars or imprisoned for five years, or both.