South Carolina § 50-11-22 - Harming actively nesting waterfowl or disturbing nest or nest box; penalties.
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§ 50-11-22. Harming actively nesting waterfowl or disturbing nest or nest box; penalties.
(A) It is unlawful to harm, disturb, molest, or take an actively nesting waterfowl, its nest, or eggs, including the male, except by permit issued by the federal government or its agent.
(B) It is unlawful to disturb, damage, or destroy the nest including a nest box or eggs of any waterfowl except by permit issued by the federal government or its agent. Provided, nothing in this section prohibits inspection of nests for biological purposes.
Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than two hundred nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for up to thirty days. In addition, anyone convicted forfeits all hunting and fishing privileges for one year.
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 214, SECTION 4, eff May 13, 2008.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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