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.
HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 491, Section 3.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 27 - Animal Fighting And Baiting Act
Section 16-27-10. Short title.
Section 16-27-20. Definitions.
Section 16-27-30. Acts or omissions constituting felonies; penalties.
Section 16-27-50. Applicability of cruelty provisions; presumption of cruelty.
Section 16-27-55. Forfeiture of property of one found in violation of act.
Section 16-27-60. Inapplicability of chapter to certain activities and to game fowl.
Section 16-27-70. Relationship to other laws.
Section 16-27-80. Applicability of chapter to hunting dogs and certain events.