A person who suffers damages resulting from the commission of an act prohibited by this article has a civil cause of action for treble the amount of his actual damages, for consequential damages, for punitive damages, an injunction, and any other appropriate relief in law or equity. Upon prevailing in the civil action, the plaintiff may recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
HISTORY: 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.