It is unlawful for a person to enter on the land of another for the purpose of cultivating or attempting to cultivate marijuana. The provisions of this section are cumulative to other provisions of law. To constitute a violation of this section, a minimum of twenty-five marijuana plants must be cultivated. A person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than five years and fined not more than five thousand dollars.
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-11-617
Entry on another's land for purpose of cultivating marijuana
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case State v. Walker (2002)
Most recently applied in State v. Perry (April 2004)
1986 Act No. 486; 1993 Act No. 184, SECTION 28.
Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.