Section effective until July 1, 2024. See, also, Section 50-16-25 effective July 1, 2024.
(A) It is unlawful to:
(1) import, possess, buy, sell, offer for sale, transfer, or transport a live member of the family Suidae (pig) taken from the wild; or
(2) release a live member of the family Suidae (pig) into the wild.
(B) Each pig imported, bought, sold, offered for sale, possessed, transferred, transported, or released in violation of this section constitutes a separate offense.
(C) The department may seize and destroy any pig obtained pursuant to this section.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 13, Section 1; 2010 Act No. 211, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 8, 2010); 2021 Act No. 71 (H.3539), Section 2, eff May 17, 2021.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft
Chapter 16 - Importation Of Wildlife
Section 50-16-10. "Wildlife" defined.
Section 50-16-20. Importation of wildlife for certain purposes prohibited; investigation; permit.
Section 50-16-25. Unlawful release of pigs; permit exceptions.
Section 50-16-25. Unlawful release of pigs; permit exceptions.
Section 50-16-30. Importation of diseased animals prohibited.
Section 50-16-40. Exception to permit requirement for wildlife imported for exhibition purposes.
Section 50-16-50. Authority to promulgate regulations.
Section 50-16-60. Exception to permit requirement for certain wildlife imported for sale as pets.