(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;

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 50-11-717

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Owner: means a person, other than a lienholder, who claims lawful possession of a vessel or outboard motor by virtue of legal title or equitable interest in it which entitled him to possession. See South Carolina Code 50-21-10
  • Person: means an individual, a partnership, a firm, a corporation, an association, or other legal entity. See South Carolina Code 50-21-10
  • Use: means operate, navigate, or employ. See South Carolina Code 50-21-10

(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.

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