South Carolina § 47-1-80 - Destruction of abandoned infirm animal.
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§ 47-1-80. Destruction of abandoned infirm animal.
Any agent or officer of the Department of Health and Environmental Control or police officer or officer of the South Carolina Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or of any society duly incorporated for that purpose may lawfully destroy, or cause to be destroyed, any animal found abandoned and not properly cared for, appearing to be glandered, injured or diseased past recovery for any useful purpose.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 6-8; 1952 Code SECTION 6-8; 1942 Code SECTION 1603; 1932 Code SECTION 1603; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 567; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 918; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 633; 1899 (23) 99; 1907 (25) 484; 1972 (57) 2482.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 47-1-80 ("Destruction of abandoned infirm animal.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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