The operator of a motorboat who violates any of the provisions of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined for a:
(1) first offense not less than fifty nor more than two hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days;
(2) second offense not less than one hundred nor more than two hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days;
(3) third or subsequent offense not less than two hundred nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.
HISTORY: 1995 Act No. 121, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft
Chapter 25 - Boating And Surfing At Particular Localities
Section 50-25-10. Operation of motorboats.
Section 50-25-110. Operation of motorboats on portion of Brighton Beach in Beaufort County.
Section 50-25-120. Operation of motorboats at Bailey's Beach in Beaufort County.
Section 50-25-310. Boating within two hundred feet below dam unlawful.
Section 50-25-320. Boating within one hundred feet above dam unlawful.
Section 50-25-410. Operation of motorboats.
Section 50-25-1010. Motorboats on Tugalo Lake; maximum horsepower.
Section 50-25-1110. Noise control requirements.
Section 50-25-1120. Exemptions and exceptions.
Section 50-25-1130. Violation of article; penalty.
Section 50-25-1210. Noise control requirements.
Section 50-25-1220. Exemption for regatta, boat race, marine parade, tournament, or exhibition.
Section 50-25-1230. Violations.
Section 50-25-1310. Restrictions on the use of watercraft.
Section 50-25-1320. Motor restrictions on Lake William C. Bowen.
Section 50-25-1330. Watercraft restrictions on Lake H. Taylor Blalock.
Section 50-25-1340. Waterskiing and towing of floating devices prohibited on Lake H. Taylor Blalock.
Section 50-25-1360. Special permits waiving restrictions of this article.