South Carolina Statutes

§ 50-5-1560 — Penalty for offense for which no penalty prescribed; seizure and disposal of equipment.

South Carolina·Title 50 FISH, GAME AND WATERCRAFT·Ch. 5 MARINE RESOURCES ACT
(A)A person who violates a provision of this article must be punished as directed by the individual sections. If no penalty is prescribed, the person 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.
(B)In addition, the department must seize any boat, boat trailer, engine, net, rigging, related equipment, and catch of a person charged with a violation pertaining to setting nets in proximity to navigation jetties. Upon conviction, seized items are forfeited to the State and become contraband and must be disposed of as provided in this chapter.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 245, SECTION 8; 2002 Act No. 342, SECTION 39. ARTICLE 17 Estuarine and Saltwater Finfish

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