South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 1 - Cruelty To Animals
Section 47-1-100. Care of animals unloaded during transit.

Animals unloaded as required by Section 47-1-90 shall be properly fed, watered and sheltered during such rest by the owner or person having the custody thereof or, in case of his default in so doing, then by the railroad company transporting such animals at the expense of the owner or person in custody thereof; and the company shall, in such case, have a lien upon such animals for food, care and custody furnished and shall not be liable for any detention of such animals.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 6-10; 1952 Code Section 6-10; 1942 Code Section 1596; 1932 Code Section 1596; Cr. C. '22 Section 561; Cr. C. '12 Section 912; Cr. C. '02 Section 627; G. S. 1705; R. S. 509; 1881 (17) 573; 1923 (33) 118; 1924 (33) 949.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry

Chapter 1 - Cruelty To Animals

Section 47-1-10. Definitions.

Section 47-1-20. Acts of agents imputed to corporations.

Section 47-1-40. Ill-treatment of animals generally; penalties.

Section 47-1-50. Cruel work; carriage in vehicles; penalties.

Section 47-1-60. Cutting muscles of tails of horses, asses, mules, mares, or geldings prohibited.

Section 47-1-70. Abandonment of animals; penalties; hunting dog exception.

Section 47-1-75. Immunity from civil and criminal liability.

Section 47-1-80. Destruction of abandoned infirm animal.

Section 47-1-90. Overloading and length of confinement of animals in railroad cars.

Section 47-1-100. Care of animals unloaded during transit.

Section 47-1-110. Violations of Sections 47-1-90 and 47-1-100.

Section 47-1-120. Custody of animals in charge of arrested persons.

Section 47-1-125. Coloring or dying animals prohibited; sale or distribution of certain young animals prohibited; penalty.

Section 47-1-130. Arrest by law enforcement officers for violation of laws prohibiting cruelty to animals.

Section 47-1-140. Notice to owners; care of animals after arrest of person in charge; lien.

Section 47-1-145. Custody and care of animal after arrest; custodial costs.

Section 47-1-150. Issuance of search warrant; purpose of section; motions regarding custody of animal; notice; care, disposal of, or return of animal.

Section 47-1-170. Penalties for violations of chapter.

Section 47-1-200. Requirements for transfer of animals and importation or exportation of dog or cat; penalties for violations.

Section 47-1-210. Live animals as prizes; exceptions; penalties.

Section 47-1-225. Animal cruelty instruction for certain judges.