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Section 50-11-717. Use of artificial lights at night; exceptions.

SC Code § 50-11-717 (2019) (N/A)
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(A) The use of artificial lights for the purpose of observing or harassing wildlife is unlawful, except that a property owner, or person with permission from the property owner, may use artificial lights to observe wildlife prior to 11:00 p.m. This section does not prohibit:

(1) a property owner from using artificial lights for the purpose of protecting the property;

(2) a person or group, with permission of the property owner, from observing wildlife with the use of artificial lights, while engaged in research or documentary filming;

(3) a person from using artificial lights to night hunt pursuant to this article; or

(4) a person from using remote trail monitors or cameras on a property.

(B) A person who violates this section, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one hundred dollars or be imprisoned for not more than thirty days.

HISTORY: 2017 Act No. 88 (S.443), Section 1, eff May 19, 2017.

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Section 50-11-717. Use of artificial lights at night; exceptions.