2013 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft
CHAPTER 5 - MARINE RESOURCES ACT
SECTION 50-5-1005. Shellfish importation permits; conditions; penalties.

(A) No molluscan shellfish, shellfish tissues, or shells may be imported into this State and placed in waters in this State except under the provisions of a shellfish importation permit.

(B) The department may grant permits to persons to import molluscan shellfish, shellfish tissues, or shells into this State. Permits may include conditions related to:

(1) the type or species of mollusks to be imported;

(2) ancillary species attached to or associated with the species to be imported;

(3) structure and placement of holding or storage facilities;

(4) placement of the product in natural waters of this State;

(5) disposal of shellfish, shellfish parts, and associated biota;

(6) reporting requirements; and

(7) other matters which are considered important by the department to the protection of the natural resources of this State.

A person who imports molluscan shellfish, shellfish tissues, or shells into this State for placement into state waters or waters connected to state waters must first acquire a permit from the department.

(C) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one thousand dollars and not more than two thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days.

HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 245, Section 5.