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S.C. Code Ann. § 16-11-140

Burning of crops, fuel or lumber

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case State v. Myers (1993)

Most recently applied in State v. Myers (November 1993)

1962 Code SECTION 16-314; 1952 Code SECTION 16-314; 1942 Code SECTION 1134; 1932 Code SECTION 1134; 1928 (35) 11993 Act No. 184, SECTION 91; 1997 Act No. 113, SECTION 2.

It is unlawful for a person to (a) wilfully and maliciously set fire to or burn or cause to be burned, or (b) aid, counsel, or procure the burning of any:

(1) barracks, cock, crib, rick or stack of hay, corn, wheat, oats, barley, or other grain or vegetable product of any kind;

(2) field of standing hay or grain of any kind;

(3) pile of coal, wood, or other fuel;

(4) pile of planks, boards, posts, rails, or other lumber.

A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than three years.

Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.