Section 50-11-717 - Use of artificial lights at night; exceptions(A) The use of artificial lights for the purpose of observing or harassing wildlife is unlawful, except that a property owner, or person with permission from the property owner, may use artificial lights to observe wildlife prior to 11:00 p.m. This section does not prohibit:(1) a property owner from using artificial lights for the purpose of protecting the property;(2) a person or group, with permission of the property owner, from observing wildlife with the use of artificial lights, while engaged in research or documentary filming;(3) a person from using artificial lights to night hunt pursuant to this article; or(4) a person from using remote trail monitors or cameras on a property.(B) A person who violates this section, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one hundred dollars or be imprisoned for not more than thirty days.Added by 2017 S.C. Acts, Act No. 88 (SB 443), s 1, eff. 5/19/2017.