(A) During transportation, an animal must not be confined in one area for more than twenty-four consecutive hours without being adequately exercised, rested, fed, and watered. The time may be extended reasonably when an act of God causes a delay. The animal must be provided adequate space and ventilation.
(B) A dog or cat under eight weeks of age must not be imported or exported without being accompanied by its dam.
(C) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than two hundred nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days, or both.
HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 398, Section 3, eff June 2, 1992.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry
Chapter 1 - Cruelty To Animals
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 47-1-140. 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 47-1-170. Penalties for violations of chapter.
Section 47-1-210. Live animals as prizes; exceptions; penalties.
Section 47-1-225. Animal cruelty instruction for certain judges.