(A) A resident is not required to possess a license or permit for recreational fishing in the freshwaters of this State on the following days:

(1) the fourth day of July; and

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 50-9-730

  • Commercial purpose: means :

    (a) being engaged in buying or selling fish;

    (b) taking or attempting to take fish in order to derive income or other consideration;

    (c) using commercial equipment; and

    (d) otherwise being engaged in the fisheries industry with the intent to derive income. See South Carolina Code 50-5-15
  • Department: means the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources unless otherwise stated. See South Carolina Code 50-5-15
  • Fishing: means all activity and effort involved in taking or attempting to take fish. See South Carolina Code 50-5-15
  • Use: means operate, navigate, or employ. See South Carolina Code 50-21-10

(2) the date observed by the State for National Memorial Day.

(B) The department also may designate department-sanctioned fishing events in the freshwaters of the State as exempt from recreational freshwater fishing license requirements. However, the events may not exceed one for each county a year.

(C) This section does not apply to individuals fishing for a commercial purpose or when a commercial fishing license is required to use certain nongame fishing devices.

(D) The department must designate two days a year as "free hunting days" during which state residents may hunt without procuring the necessary licenses and permits. These days need not be consecutive.

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