South Carolina § 50-11-25 - Prohibition on taking migratory waterfowl from certain blinds or positions; construction and use of blinds; penalties.
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§ 50-11-25. Prohibition on taking migratory waterfowl from certain blinds or positions; construction and use of blinds; penalties.
(A) It is unlawful to take migratory waterfowl from blinds or positions where the floor level of the blind or the position is:
(1) more than ten feet above surface level in or around freshwater; or
(2) more than five feet above the mean high water in or around saltwater.
(B) A blind on public lands or waters must be constructed from biodegradable materials.
(C) Once vacated, a blind on public lands or waters may be used by persons on a "first come, first served" basis.
(D) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than two hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days.
HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 345, SECTION 1; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 1262.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 50-11-25 ("Prohibition on taking migratory waterfowl from certain blinds or positions; construction and use of blinds; penalties.") 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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