§ 47-3-10 Definitions
§ 47-3-20 Local animal care and control ordinances authorized
§ 47-3-30 Establishment of animal shelters; funding
§ 47-3-40 Impoundment or quarantine of cat or dog running at large; release to owner
§ 47-3-50 Allowing dogs or cats to run at large; penalty
§ 47-3-55 Animal shelter personnel to contact owner if known; implant of identifying microchip in adopted or redeemed dogs and cats
§ 47-3-60 Disposition of quarantined or impounded animals
§ 47-3-70 County and municipal powers not limited by article
§ 47-3-75 Transfer of domestic animal to animal shelter ten days after date owner was to pick up animal; requirements

Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 47 > Chapter 3 > Article 1 - Regulation by Counties and Municipalities

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.