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2013 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry
CHAPTER 3 - DOGS AND OTHER DOMESTIC PETS
ARTICLE 1. REGULATION BY COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES- SECTION 47-3-10. Definitions.
- SECTION 47-3-20. Local animal care and control ordinances authorized.
- SECTION 47-3-30. Establishment of animal shelters; funding.
- SECTION 47-3-40. Impoundment or quarantine of cat or dog running at large; release to owner.
- SECTION 47-3-50. Allowing dogs or cats to run at large; penalty.
- SECTION 47-3-55. Animal shelter personnel to contact owner if known; implant of identifying microchip in adopted or redeemed dogs and cats.
- SECTION 47-3-60. Disposition of quarantined or impounded animals.
- SECTION 47-3-70. County and municipal powers not limited by article.
- SECTION 47-3-75. Transfer of domestic animal to animal shelter ten days after date owner was to pick up animal; requirements.
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