South Carolina § 58-17-4096 - Trespassing upon railroad tracks.
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§ 58-17-4096. Trespassing upon railroad tracks.
(A) It is unlawful, without proper authority, for a person to trespass upon railroad tracks.
(B) 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: 1996 Act No. 458, Part II, SECTION 87, eff June 19, 1996.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 58-17-4096 ("Trespassing upon railroad tracks.") 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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