S.C. Code § 47-1-140

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 47-1-140 - Notice to owners; care of animals after arrest of person in charge; lien

The law enforcement officer making the arrest, with or without warrant, shall use reasonable diligence to give notice to the owner of the animals found in the charge or custody of the person arrested, if the person is not the owner, and shall care and provide properly for the animals. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an animal may be seized preceding an arrest and pursuant to Section 47-1-150.

S.C. Code § 47-1-140

Amended by 2024 S.C. Acts, Act No. 199 (HB 3682),s 1, eff. 5/21/2024.
Amended by 2014 S.C. Acts, Act No. 251 (HB 3361), s 5, eff. 6/6/2014.
1998 Act No. 367, Section 6, eff 5/27/1998; 1881 (17) 574; R. S. 510; G. S. 1706; Cr. C. '02 Section 628; Cr. C. '12 Section 913; Cr. C. '22 Section 562; 1932 Code Section 1598; 1942 Code Section 1598; 1952 Code Section 6-14; 1962 Code Section 6-14.