Wildlife imported for exhibition purposes only by state wildlife departments, municipal zoos or parks, public museums, public zoological parks, and public scientific or educational institutions operated not for profit, and transient circuses are not required to procure a permit under Section 50-16-20. Nothing in this chapter prohibits the department or its duly authorized agents from possessing, importing, or releasing wildlife.
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.