COMMITTEE REPORT

February 7, 2013

S. 91

S. Printed 2/7/13--H.

Read the first time January 24, 2013.

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 91) to amend Section 50-11-310, as amended, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to the hunting and taking of antlered deer, so as to delete, etc., respectfully

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:

NELSON L. HARDWICK for Committee.

TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HUNTING AND TAKING OF ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO DELETE A PROHIBITION ON BAITING DEER IN GAME ZONES 1 AND 2.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Section 50-11-310(B) of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 286 of 2008, is further amended to read:

"(B)    In Game Zones 1 and 2, it is unlawful to pursue deer with dogs, and it is unlawful to bait for deer."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.