South Carolina § 50-5-735 - Night trawling; finfish exception.
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§ 50-5-735. Night trawling; finfish exception.
(A) Except as provided in this section it is unlawful to trawl at night. Night as used in this section means:
(1) from April 1 through August 31 inclusive: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following day, local time; and
(2) from September 1 through October 31 inclusive: 8:00 p.m to 6:00 a.m. the following day, local time; and
(3) from November 1 through March 31 inclusive: 7:00 p.m to 6:00 a.m. the following day, local time.
(B) The department may grant permits authorizing night trawling for finfish.
HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 245, SECTION 4.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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