Committee Report

April 16, 2024

H. 4386

Introduced by Rep. Forrest

S. Printed 04/16/24--S.

Read the first time February 28, 2024

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The committee on Senate Fish, Game and Forestry

To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4386) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 50-13-647 so as to prohibit the taking, harming, or killing of robust redhorse, etc., respectfully

Report:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:

    Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 50-13-647 and inserting:

    Section 50-13-647. It is unlawful to take, harm, or kill robust redhorse (moxostoma robustum) from public waters. Any robust redhorse taken must be returned immediately to the water from which it was taken. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than five hundred dollars for a first offense and not more than one thousand dollars for each subsequent offense.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

GEORGE E. "CHIP" CAMPSEN III for Committee.

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-647 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE TAKING, HARMING, OR KILLING OF ROBUST REDHORSE.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1.  Article 6, Chapter 13, Title 50 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

    Section 50-13-647. It is unlawful to take, harm, or kill robust redhorse (moxostoma robustum) from public waters. Any robust redhorse taken must be returned immediately to the water from which it was taken. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than five hundred dollars nor more than two thousand dollars or imprisoned for thirty days, or both.

SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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