The bill, S. 487, is a joint resolution introduced in the South Carolina Senate to approve regulations proposed by the Department of Natural Resources concerning deer processors and the recovery of processing fees for donated deer. Specifically, it seeks to amend existing regulations by adding provisions that allow deer processors to process legally taken female (doe) deer that are donated by hunters or individuals with deer depredation permits. The new regulation will enable these processors to recover the processing fee from someone other than the donor of the deer, thereby facilitating the donation process and ensuring that the costs associated with processing are covered.

The resolution outlines the necessary guidelines for deer processors to obtain a permit for processing donated doe deer and includes stipulations for reporting fee recoveries made under this permit. The proposed regulation is designated as Regulation Document Number 5330 and is submitted in accordance with Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. The joint resolution will take effect upon approval by the Governor.