Bill Text: SC S0959 | 2017-2018 | 122nd General Assembly | Comm Sub
Bill Title: Graffiti vandalism
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-05-31 - Act No. 204 [S0959 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2017-S0959-Comm_Sub.html
COMMITTEE REPORT
May 3, 2018
S. 959
S. Printed 5/3/18--H.
Read the first time April 5, 2018.
To whom was referred a Bill (S. 959) to amend Section 16-11-770 of the 1976 Code, relating to illegal graffiti vandalism, to provide that, notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 22-3-540, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
F. GREGORY DELLENEY, JR. for Committee.
A BILL
TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-770 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO ILLEGAL GRAFFITI VANDALISM, TO PROVIDE THAT, NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 22-3-540, 22-3-545, 22-3-550, AND 14-25-65, A FIRST OFFENSE MAY BE TRIED IN MAGISTRATES OR MUNICIPAL COURT.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 16-11-770(B) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"(B) It is unlawful for a person to engage in the offense of illegal graffiti vandalism and, upon conviction, for a:
(1) first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not less more than thirty days nor more than ninety days;
(2) second offense, within ten years, is guilty of a misdemeanor and must be fined not more than two thousand five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than one year; and
(3) third or subsequent offense within ten years of a first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and must be fined not more than three thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than three years."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
