# S.C. Code Ann. § 50-16-30: SECTION 50-16-30. Importation of diseased animals prohibited

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C16_S50-16-30

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 50-16-30
- **Heading:** SECTION 50-16-30. Importation of diseased animals prohibited
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-30

## Text

It is unlawful for a person to possess, transport, or otherwise bring into the State or release or introduce into the State any diseased wildlife or other animal that reasonably might be expected to pose a public health or safety hazard as determined by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control after consultation with the department.

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 50-16-10 SECTION 50-16-10. "Wildlife" defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C16_S50-16-10.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 50-16-20 SECTION 50-16-20. Importation of wildlife for certain purposes prohibited; investigation; permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C16_S50-16-20.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 50-16-25 SECTION 50-16-25. Unlawful release of pigs; permit exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C16_S50-16-25.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 50-16-30 SECTION 50-16-30. Importation of diseased animals prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C16_S50-16-30.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 50-16-40 SECTION 50-16-40. Exception to permit requirement for wildlife imported for exhibition purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C16_S50-16-40.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 50-16-50 SECTION 50-16-50. Authority to promulgate regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C16_S50-16-50.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 50-16-60 SECTION 50-16-60. Exception to permit requirement for certain wildlife imported for sale as pets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C16_S50-16-60.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 50-16-70 SECTION 50-16-70. Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C16_S50-16-70.md)

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