Whoever shall steal from the premises of another any melons or fruit, whether severed from the freehold or not, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than thirty days or by a fine of not more than fifty dollars.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-42; 1952 Code Section 3-42; 1942 Code Section 1169; 1932 Code Section 1169; Cr. C. '22 Section 62; Cr. C. '12 Section 218; Cr. C. '02 Section 166; R. S. 162; 1886 (19) 522.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 1 - General Provisions; Offenses
Section 46-1-20. Stealing crops from the field.
Section 46-1-30. Stealing melons or fruit.
Section 46-1-40. Stealing tobacco plants from beds.
Section 46-1-50. Injuring or burning turpentine farms.
Section 46-1-60. Making away with or disposing of produce before paying.
Section 46-1-70. Factors or commission merchants failing to account for produce.
Section 46-1-90. Fines from State Agricultural Fair to go to its treasurer.
Section 46-1-110. Enforcement of Sections 46-1-100 to 46-1-120.
Section 46-1-120. Penalties for violating Sections 46-1-100 to 46-1-120.
Section 46-1-130. Burial of migrant agricultural workers.
Section 46-1-150. Time for compliance with Section 46-1-140.
Section 46-1-160. South Carolina Farm Aid Fund; Farm Aid Advisory Board; definitions.