South Carolina S0427 prohibits mistreating police dogs or horses, increasing penalties and requiring restitution.

South Carolina S0427 amends the state code to prohibit taunting, tormenting, injuring, or killing police dogs or horses. It increases penalties for such actions, with fines and imprisonment. The bill also mandates restitution to law enforcement for the cost of replacing or restoring injured or killed animals. It specifies that euthanasia by a police officer or veterinarian in emergency situations is allowed if delay would cause undue suffering.

South Carolina S0427 prohibits mistreating police dogs or horses, increasing penalties and requiring restitution.

South Carolina S0427 amends the state code to prohibit taunting, tormenting, injuring, or killing police dogs or horses. It increases penalties for such actions, with fines and imprisonment. The bill also mandates restitution to law enforcement for the cost of replacing or restoring injured or killed animals. It specifies that euthanasia by a police officer or veterinarian in emergency situations is allowed if delay would cause undue suffering.