2020 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft
Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish
Section 50-13-80. Taking fish by snagging.
(A) It is unlawful to take fish by snagging within one thousand feet downstream of a hydroelectric facility. Nothing in this section prohibits the use of lures or baited hooks.
(B) It is unlawful to take trout by snagging.
HISTORY: 2007 Act No. 87, Section 1, eff June 14, 2007; 1976 Code Section 50-13-12; 2012 Act No. 113, Section 1, eff July 1, 2012.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws: Former Section 50-13-80 was entitled "Conduct which is prima facie evidence of violating season closed on recommendation of county legislative delegation" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 28-579; 1952 Code Section 28-579; 1942 Code Section 1769-1; 1932 Code Section 1807; 1931 (37) 340; 1952 (47) 2179; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263.
Effect of Amendment
The 2012 amendment renumbered and rewrote this section.
