# S.C. Code Ann. § 50-16-60: SECTION 50-16-60. Exception to permit requirement for certain wildlife imported for sale as pets

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C16_S50-16-60

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 50-16-60
- **Heading:** SECTION 50-16-60. Exception to permit requirement for certain wildlife imported for sale as pets
- **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 50-16-60

## Text

The importation of the following wildlife for sale in the pet trade does not require a permit: 1. tropical fishes 2. rats and mice 3. rabbits 4. canaries 5. gerbils 6. shell parakeets 7. love birds 8. cockatiels 9. parrots 10. toucans 11. mynah birds 12. finches 13. hamsters 14. guinea pigs 15. reptiles 16. amphibians. The provisions of this section do not privilege the import or possession of a species otherwise protected or regulated by other provisions of this title.

## 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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