Chapter

Cruelty to Animals

S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-10— Definitions
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-20— Acts of agents imputed to corporations
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-40— Ill-treatment of animals generally; penalties
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-50— Cruel work; carriage in vehicles; penalties
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-60— Cutting muscles of tails of horses, asses, mules, mares, or geldings prohibited
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-70— Abandonment of animals; penalties; hunting dog exception
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-75— Immunity from civil and criminal liability
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-80— Destruction of abandoned infirm animal
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-90— Overloading and length of confinement of animals in railroad cars
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-100— Care of animals unloaded during transit
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-110— Violations of Sections 47-1-90 and 47-1-100
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-120— Custody of animals in charge of arrested persons
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-125— Coloring or dying animals prohibited; sale or distribution of certain young animals prohibited; penalty
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-130— Arrest by law enforcement officers for violation of laws prohibiting cruelty to animals
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-140— Notice to owners; care of animals after arrest of person in charge
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-145— Custody and care of animal after arrest; custodial costs
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-150— Issuance of search warrant; purpose of section; motions regarding custody of animal; notice; care, disposal of, or return of animal
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-170— Penalties for violations of chapter
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-200— Requirements for transfer of animals and importation or exportation of dog or cat; penalties for violations
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-210— Live animals as prizes; exceptions; penalties
S.C. Code Ann. § 47-1-225— Animal cruelty instruction for certain judges