H4265

Penalties for Fires on Certain Lands

Introduced·3/27/25
Introduced Text

Increases penalties for fires on certain lands in South Carolina and repeals exemptions.

This bill amends South Carolina law to increase penalties for violations related to fires on certain lands. It raises the fine for a first offense to a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $205,000, or imprisonment for up to one year, or both. For a second or subsequent offense within ten years, the fine increases to a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $25,000, or imprisonment for up to three years, or both. The bill also repeals exemptions for fire regulations.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

9:00 AM

House Criminal Laws Subcommittee on 233, 3394, 3535, 3602, 4265

History

Mar 27, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Mar 27, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary