H4100

South Carolina H4100 regulates captive wildlife, requiring permits, inspections, and humane care standards.

South Carolina H4100 establishes regulations for captive wildlife, requiring permits for possession, exhibition, and research. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources can inspect facilities, seize noncompliant animals, and euthanize those unsuitable for release. The bill mandates permanent marking of nonreleasable animals and requires rabies vaccinations for those handling rabies vector species. It also outlines penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment. Certain entities, like accredited zoos and public educational institutions, are exempt from permit requirements.