South Carolina § 50-5-110 Use of poison, explosive, or bang stick to take marine resources; penalty.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 50-5-110 — Use of poison, explosive, or bang stick to take marine resources; penalty.

South Carolina § 50-5-110

Title 50FISH, GAME AND WATERCRAFT

Ch. 5MARINE RESOURCES ACT

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 50-5-110 (2026).

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It is unlawful to use poison, an explosive, or a bang stick or similar device in state waters to take marine resources. A person who violates this section by use of poison or an explosive other than a bang stick or similar device is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one thousand dollars nor more than two thousand five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days and must have his saltwater privileges suspended for twelve months. A person who violates this section by use of a bang stick or similar device is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days and must have his saltwater privileges suspended for twelve 

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It is unlawful to use poison, an explosive, or a bang stick or similar device in state waters to take marine resources. A person who violates this section by use of poison or an explosive other than a bang stick or similar device is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one thousand dollars nor more than two thousand five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days and must have his saltwater privileges suspended for twelve months. A person who violates this section by use of a bang stick or similar device is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days and must have his saltwater privileges suspended for twelve months.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 28-174; 1952 Code SECTION 28-174; 1942 Code SECTION 3310; 1932 Code SECTION 3310; 1924 (33) 1016; 1952 (47) 2890; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 1259; 2000 Act No. 245, SECTION 1.