(A) Without the effective consent of the owner, it is unlawful for a person to enter or remain in an animal facility with the intent to disrupt or damage the enterprise conducted at the animal facility, and the person:
(1) had notice that the entry was forbidden; or
(2) received notice to depart but failed to do so.
(B) For purposes of this section, "notice" means:
(1) oral or written communication by the owner or someone with apparent authority to act for the owner;
(2) fencing or other enclosure obviously designed to exclude intruders or to contain animals; or
(3) a sign or signs posted on the property or at the entrance to the building, reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders, indicating that entry is forbidden.
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.