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2013 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry
CHAPTER 1 - CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
- SECTION 47-1-10. Definitions.
- SECTION 47-1-20. Acts of agents imputed to corporations.
- SECTION 47-1-30. Repealed by 1998 Act No. 367, Section 9, eff May 27, 1998.
- SECTION 47-1-40. Ill-treatment of animals generally.
- SECTION 47-1-50. Cruel work; carriage in vehicles; penalties.
- SECTION 47-1-60. Cutting muscles of tails of horses, asses, mules, mares, or geldings prohibited.
- SECTION 47-1-70. Abandonment of animals; penalties; hunting dog exception.
- SECTION 47-1-75. Immunity from civil and criminal liability.
- SECTION 47-1-80. Destruction of abandoned infirm animal.
- SECTION 47-1-90. Overloading and length of confinement of animals in railroad cars.
- SECTION 47-1-100. Care of animals unloaded during transit.
- SECTION 47-1-110. Violations of Sections 47-1-90 and 47-1-100.
- SECTION 47-1-120. Custody of animals in charge of arrested persons.
- SECTION 47-1-125. Coloring or dying animals prohibited; sale or distribution of certain young animals prohibited; penalty.
- SECTION 47-1-130. Arrest for violation of laws prohibiting cruelty to animals.
- SECTION 47-1-140. Care of animals after arrest of person in charge.
- SECTION 47-1-150. Issuance of search warrant; purpose of section; motions regarding custody of animal; notice; care, disposal of, or return of animal.
- SECTION 47-1-160. Disposition of fines.
- SECTION 47-1-170. Penalties for violations of chapter.
- SECTION 47-1-200. Requirements for transfer of animals and importation or exportation of dog or cat; penalties for violations.
- SECTION 47-1-210. Live animals as prizes; exceptions; penalties.
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