South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 9 - Livestock Generally
Section 47-9-30. Use of horse, mare, or mule without permission.

Whoever knowingly and wilfully shall take and use any horse, mare or mule without the consent of the owner thereof, but without intent to steal, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for a period of not more than one year or both fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 6-303; 1952 Code Section 6-303; 1942 Code Section 1209; 1932 Code Section 1209; Cr. C. '22 Section 97; Cr. C. '12 Section 228; Cr. C. '02 Section 175; R. S. 170; 1883 (18) 434; 1917 (30) 43-47.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry

Chapter 9 - Livestock Generally

Section 47-9-10. Marking, branding, or disfiguring large animals of another.

Section 47-9-20. Marking, branding, or disfiguring small animals of another.

Section 47-9-30. Use of horse, mare, or mule without permission.

Section 47-9-40. Alterations of teeth of horses or mules.

Section 47-9-50. Permit required for hauling cattle or swine at night by truck.

Section 47-9-60. Appeal of livestock and poultry facility permits.

Section 47-9-65. Polo horse performance enhancing mineral or drug compounds; certification by compounding pharmacist; penalty.

Section 47-9-210. Definitions.

Section 47-9-220. Branding is lawful.

Section 47-9-230. Earmarking.

Section 47-9-240. One brand per person.

Section 47-9-250. Separate brands of wife or minor.

Section 47-9-260. Application and fee for adoption of brand.

Section 47-9-270. Issuance of certificate.

Section 47-9-280. Recording certificate.

Section 47-9-290. Certificate as evidence of ownership of livestock; foreign certificates.

Section 47-9-300. Registered brands for livestock.

Section 47-9-330. Transfers of brands.

Section 47-9-340. Cancellation of registration.

Section 47-9-350. Revocation of registration.

Section 47-9-360. Age at which livestock should be branded.

Section 47-9-370. Witnesses required when branding purchased or acquired livestock.

Section 47-9-380. Unlawful branding.

Section 47-9-390. Brand records.

Section 47-9-400. Rules and regulations.

Section 47-9-410. Violations.

Section 47-9-710. Definitions.

Section 47-9-720. Equine liability immunity; exceptions to grant of immunity.

Section 47-9-730. Warning signs; contract to contain warning notice; immunity revoked for failure to comply.