South Carolina Legislative Overview – 2022 Session
(Adjourned on May 12, 2022)
11 pet industry-related issues were proposed during the 2021-22 legislative session, 9 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HB 3067 | Animal Cruelty/Pet Ownership Prohibition: Amends Title 47 (Animals, Livestock & Poultry), Chapter 1 (Cruelty to Animals), Section 170 (Penalties for Violation of Chapter) of SC Code of Laws to prohibit a person convicted of a repeat offense of animal cruelty from owning an animal for a period not to exceed 5 years. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| HB 4094 | Pit Bull Registration/Breed Determination: “Jayce’s Law” amends Title 47 (Animals, Livestock & Poultry), Chapter 1 (Cruelty to Animals) by adding a new Article 17 (Pit Bull Dogs) to require pit bull registration and to establish a breed determination procedure. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| HB 4099/SB 741 | Black and White Tegu Importation/Possession Restrictions: A Joint Resolution to approve SC Dept. of Natural Resources Document No. 5027 which would amend Chapter 123 (Dept. of Natural Resources) of SC Code by adding a new section 123-152 (Regulations for Nonnative Wildlife) which would restrict the importation, possession and sale of Restricted Nonnative Wildlife (to include Black and White Tegus). | ENACTED |
| HB 4981 | Animal Cruelty/Pet Ownership Prohibition: Amends Title 47 (Animals, Livestock & Poultry), Chapter 1 (Cruelty to Animals), Section 471-1-170 (Penalties for Violation of Chapter) of the SC Code of Laws so as to require the payment of all reasonable costs incurred related to the conviction and to prohibit a person convicted of a subsequent offense of cruelty to animals from owning an animal for a period not to exceed 5 years. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| SB 46 | Animal Cruelty/Custody and Care of Animals: Amends Title 47 (Animals, Livestock & Poultry), Chapter 1 (Cruelty to Animals), Section 145 (Custody and Care of Animal after Arrest; Custodial Costs) of SC Code of Laws to provide for circumstances in which a defendant is found guilty and is able to reclaim the animal. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| SB 605 | Native Reptile/Amphibian Possession, Transfer Restrictions: A resolution to approve proposed SC Department of Natural Resources rulemaking amending Chapter 123 (Dept. of Natural Resources) of SC Code by adding 2 new sections to establish protection for native reptiles and amphibians and set conditions for lawful possession, transfer, sale, barter, trade, shipment and removal from the state, and attempt of any of the preceding as well as establishing permitting. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| ORD 86-2021 | Horry County Retail Pet Sale Ban Ordinance: Ordinance No. 86-2021 amends Chapter 4 (Animals & Fowl) of the Horry County, SC Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 4-10 (Dog and Cat Breeding Operations: Restriction on the Sale of Animals) which would prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in pet stores located in the unincorporated areas of the county. | ADOPTED |
| REG 2021-001 | Black and White Tegu Importation/Possession Rulemaking: Amends Chapter 123 (Dept. of Natural Resources) of SC Code by adding a new section 123-152 (Regulations for Nonnative Wildlife) which would restrict the importation, possession and sale of Restricted Nonnative Wildlife (to include Black and White Tegus). | ADOPTED |
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