S.C. Code § 50-21-80

Current through 2024 Act No. 209.
Section 50-21-80 - Enforcement of provisions of chapter; authority to issue summons or make arrests

Any person employed or elected by this State or political subdivision thereof, whose duty it is to preserve the peace or to make arrests or to enforce the law including, but not limited to, members of the sheriff's departments, state police, enforcement officers, deputies, or other qualified persons, upon recommendation of the appropriate agency, may be empowered to enforce the provisions of this chapter. The department shall be the agency primarily responsible for enforcement of all laws pertaining to boating. Any such person is empowered to issue a summons for appearance in court or before a magistrate or make arrest for violations of this chapter or of the regulations prescribed under it.

S.C. Code § 50-21-80

2008 Act No. 321, Section 1, eff 6 months after approval (approved June 16, 2008); 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1269; 1972 (57) 2791; 1959 (51) 409; 1955 (49) 299; 1962 Code Section 70-295.17.