H5091

Animal Control Officers

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Allows Class 3 animal control officers in South Carolina to carry firearms.

This bill amends South Carolina law to authorize county and municipal governing bodies to allow Class 3 animal control officers to carry firearms. These officers are responsible for enforcing animal control laws and ordinances. The bill also specifies that these officers must be certified as law enforcement officers and can exercise their powers on all private and public property within the county. The changes take effect upon approval by the Governor.

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History

Feb 4

House

Introduced and read first time

Feb 4

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary