There is a newer version of the South Carolina Code of Laws
2014 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry
CHAPTER 3 - DOGS AND OTHER DOMESTIC PETS
SECTION 47-3-220. Dog found in act of worrying or destroying sheep may be killed.
SC Code § 47-3-220 (2014) What's This?
Any person who may find any dog in the act of worrying or destroying any sheep in this State may kill such dog and such person shall not for so doing be held to answer to any action, civil or criminal.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 6-102; 1952 Code Section 6-102; 1942 Code Section 3422; 1932 Code Section 3422; Civ. C. '22 Section 1038; Civ. C. '12 Section 3437; Civ. C. '02 Section 2351; G. S. 1701; R. S. 1835; 1878 (16) 563.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. South Carolina may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
