Committee Report

May 01, 2024

S. 903

Introduced by Senator Campsen

S. Printed 05/01/24--H.

Read the first time February 27, 2024

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The committee on House Agriculture, Natural Res. and Environmental Affairs

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 903) to amend Section 5 of Act 91 of 2021, relating to flounder catch limits, so as to repeal the sunset clause, etc., respectfully

Report:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:

    Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding appropriately numbered SECTIONS to read:

SECTION X. The Department of Natural Resources shall furnish a written report to the General Assembly on South Carolina's stock of flounder by December 31, 2028. The report must provide future projections.

SECTION X. Chapter 1, Title 50 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

    Section 50-11-785. (A) It is unlawful to intentionally remove or destroy an electronic collar or other electronic device placed on a dog by its owner.

    (B) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be:

       (1) fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than ten days for a first offense; or

       (2) fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days for a second or subsequent offense.

    (C) The provisions of this section do not apply when an electronic collar or other electronic tracking device placed on a dog by its owner is removed or destroyed for the reasonable administration of medical assistance given to the dog.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

WILLIAM "BILL" HIXON for Committee.

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A bill

TO AMEND SECTION 5 OF ACT 91 OF 2021, RELATING TO FLOUNDER CATCH LIMITS, SO AS TO REPEAL THE SUNSET CLAUSE.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1.  SECTION 5 of Act 91 of 2021 is repealed.

SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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