(A) It is unlawful for a person to knowingly cause to be disposed any waste from the production of methamphetamine or knowingly assist, solicit, or conspire with another to dispose of methamphetamine waste.
(B) A person who violates subsection (A) is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction for a first offense, must be imprisoned not more than five years or fined not more than five thousand dollars, or both. Upon conviction for a second or subsequent offense, a person must be imprisoned not more than ten years or fined not more than ten thousand dollars, or both.
(C) If a person is convicted of a violation of this section, in a manner that requires an emergency or environmental response, the person convicted must be required to make restitution to all public entities involved in the emergency response, to cover the reasonable cost of their participation in the emergency response. The convicted person shall make the restitution in addition to any other fine or penalty required by law.
(D) Exempt from the provisions of this section are the individuals, entities, agencies, law enforcement groups, and those otherwise authorized, who are lawfully tasked with the proper disposal of the waste created from methamphetamine production.
HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 275, Section 3, eff 6 months after approval (became law without the Governor's signature on May 4, 2006).
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 53 - Poisons, Drugs And Other Controlled Substances
Section 44-53-20. "Food" and "drug" defined.
Section 44-53-30. Persons selling certain articles to furnish samples for analysis.
Section 44-53-40. Obtaining certain drugs, devices, preparations, or compounds by fraud or deceit.
Section 44-53-110. Definitions.
Section 44-53-120. Duties of State Law Enforcement Division.
Section 44-53-130. Coordination of law enforcement.
Section 44-53-140. Certain communications and observations privileged.
Section 44-53-160. Manner in which changes in schedule of controlled substances made.
Section 44-53-170. Nomenclature of controlled substances in schedules.
Section 44-53-180. Tests for inclusion of substance in Schedule I.
Section 44-53-190. Schedule I.
Section 44-53-200. Tests for inclusion of substance in Schedule II.
Section 44-53-210. Schedule II.
Section 44-53-220. Tests for inclusion of substance in Schedule III.
Section 44-53-230. Schedule III.
Section 44-53-240. Tests for inclusion of substance in Schedule IV.
Section 44-53-250. Schedule IV.
Section 44-53-260. Tests for inclusion of substance in Schedule V.
Section 44-53-270. Schedule V.
Section 44-53-300. Granting of registration.
Section 44-53-310. Grounds for denial, revocation, or suspension of registration; civil fine.
Section 44-53-330. Copy of judgment sent to licensing board upon conviction.
Section 44-53-340. Records and inventories of registrants.
Section 44-53-350. Order forms for distribution of controlled substances.
Section 44-53-360. Prescriptions.
Section 44-53-361. Prescriptions for opioid antidotes.
Section 44-53-362. Controlled substance take-back events and mail-back programs; collectors.
Section 44-53-363. Prerequisites to issuing opioid analgesics to minors.
Section 44-53-365. Theft of controlled substance; penalty.
Section 44-53-370. Prohibited acts A; penalties.
Section 44-53-378. Exposing child to methamphetamine.
Section 44-53-380. Prohibited acts B; penalties.
Section 44-53-390. Prohibited acts C; penalties.
Section 44-53-392. Weight of controlled substance.
Section 44-53-395. Prohibited acts; penalties.
Section 44-53-400. Penalties in article in addition to those under other laws.
Section 44-53-410. Prosecution in another jurisdiction shall be bar to prosecution.
Section 44-53-420. Attempt and conspiracy; attempt to possess; penalties.
Section 44-53-430. Appeals from orders of Department.
Section 44-53-440. Distribution to persons under eighteen.
Section 44-53-445. Distribution of controlled substance within proximity of school.
Section 44-53-450. Conditional discharge; eligibility for expungement.
Section 44-53-460. Reduced sentence for accommodation offenses.
Section 44-53-480. Enforcement.
Section 44-53-490. Drug inspectors.
Section 44-53-500. Procedure for issuance and execution of administrative inspection warrants.
Section 44-53-520. Forfeitures.
Section 44-53-540. Burden of proof.
Section 44-53-550. Prosecutions prior to effective date of article.
Section 44-53-570. Service of search warrants.
Section 44-53-582. Return of monies used to purchase controlled substances.
Section 44-53-590. Penalty for use of property in manner which makes it subject to forfeiture.
Section 44-53-610. Short title.
Section 44-53-620. Definitions.
Section 44-53-640. Patient Qualification Review Advisory Board; membership; compensation; duties.
Section 44-53-650. Director to obtain and distribute marijuana.
Section 44-53-660. Annual report.
Section 44-53-720. Restrictions on use of methadone.
Section 44-53-730. Restrictions on sale and distribution of methadone.
Section 44-53-740. Promulgation of rules and regulations.
Section 44-53-750. Autopsy on person dying while enrolled in program.
Section 44-53-760. Admission of minors to programs.
Section 44-53-810. Legislative findings.
Section 44-53-820. Establishment of DARE Fund; purpose.
Section 44-53-830. Board of directors; membership; terms.
Section 44-53-840. Board members to be reimbursed for expenses.
Section 44-53-850. Powers of board.
Section 44-53-860. Chairman; meetings; quorum.
Section 44-53-870. Director and staff; maximum administrative costs.
Section 44-53-880. Use of funds.
Section 44-53-890. Annual report.
Section 44-53-950. Veterinarians and licensed durable medical equipment providers exception.
Section 44-53-1110. Prohibition on aromatic hydrocarbons used as intoxicants.
Section 44-53-1120. Unlawful use or possession of aromatic hydrocarbons.
Section 44-53-1130. Penalties.
Section 44-53-1210. Definitions.
Section 44-53-1240. Enforcement; approval of brands and labels.
Section 44-53-1250. Penalties.
Section 44-53-1310. Short title.
Section 44-53-1320. Definitions.
Section 44-53-1350. Exemptions.
Section 44-53-1370. Childhood lead poisoning prevention education program.
Section 44-53-1380. Notification of incidents of lead poisoning.
Section 44-53-1390. Investigation of lead poisoning case reports; right of entry.
Section 44-53-1440. Restriction on rental; existing occupants.
Section 44-53-1450. Regulations.
Section 44-53-1460. Legal actions not affected.
Section 44-53-1480. Penalties.
Section 44-53-1485. Civil penalties.
Section 44-53-1490. Private causes of action; action by municipality.
Section 44-53-1495. Funding contingency.
Section 44-53-1510. Definition of "anabolic steroid"; exceptions.
Section 44-53-1520. Unprofessional conduct to dispense under certain circumstances.
Section 44-53-1550. What constitutes a prior offense.
Section 44-53-1610. Citation of article.
Section 44-53-1630. Definitions.
Section 44-53-1645. Requirement to review patient's prescription history.
Section 44-53-1650. Confidentiality; persons to whom data may be released.
Section 44-53-1655. Practitioner prescription report cards.
Section 44-53-1660. Contract for administration by other state agency or private vendor.
Section 44-53-1670. Promulgation of regulations.
Section 44-53-1680. Violations and penalties.
Section 44-53-1810. Definitions.
Section 44-53-1830. Cannabidiol for use in clinical trials.
Section 44-53-1910. Definitions.
Section 44-53-1920. Limited immunity for a person who seeks medical assistance for another.
Section 44-53-1930. Limited immunity for overdose victim.
Section 44-53-1940. Decision to seek medical assistance a mitigating factor.
Section 44-53-1960. Construction of article.
Section 44-53-1970. Civil and criminal immunity for law enforcement officers.