H4539Introduced in the House
Penalties for Illegal Fires
Introduced by Timothy McGinnis, District 56
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-11-150, Relating To Burning Lands Of Another Without Consent, So As To Increase The Penalties For Violations; By Amending Section 16-11-170, Relating To Wilfully Burning Lands Of Another, So As To Increase The Penalties For Violations; By Amending Section 16-11-180, Relating To Negligently Allowing Fire To Spread To Lands Or Property Of Another, So As To Increase The Penalties For Violations; By Amending Section 48-35-55, Relating To Fire Regulation Exemptions, So As To Suspend The Exemptions When The Governor Has Declared An Emergency In Connection With Forest Fires Or The State Forester Declares A Prohibition; And By Amending Section 48-35-60, Relating To Penalties For Fires On Certain Lands, So As To Increase The Penalties For Violations Of Chapter 35, Title 48.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
May 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
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