Without the effective consent of the owner, it is unlawful for a person to acquire or otherwise exercise control over an animal facility, an animal from an animal facility, or other property from an animal facility with the intent to deprive the owner of the facility, animal, or property, and to disrupt or damage the enterprise conducted at the animal facility.
HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 327, Section 1, eff April 10, 1992; 2012 Act No. 220, Section 1, eff June 7, 2012.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry
Chapter 21 - Farm Animal, Crop Operation, And Research Facilities Protection Act
Section 47-21-10. Short title.
Section 47-21-20. Definitions.
Section 47-21-30. Unlawful acquisition or exercise of control.
Section 47-21-40. Unlawful damage or destruction.
Section 47-21-50. Unlawful entry or concealed presence.
Section 47-21-60. Unlawful entry or presence with notice to not enter or leave.
Section 47-21-80. Violations; penalties.
Section 47-21-90. Damages; attorney fees and costs.
Section 47-21-200. Unlawful acquisition or exercise of control.
Section 47-21-210. Unlawful damage or destruction.
Section 47-21-220. Unlawful entry or concealed presence.
Section 47-21-230. Unlawful entry or presence with notice to not enter or leave.
Section 47-21-240. Exemptions.