It is unlawful for a person to possess, transport, or otherwise bring into the State or release or introduce into the State any diseased wildlife or other animal that reasonably might be expected to pose a public health or safety hazard as determined by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control after consultation with the department.
HISTORY: 1979 Act No. 172, Section 1; 1989 Act No. 41, Section 1.
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.