South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 123 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Article 4 - GAME AND FRESH WATER FISHERIES DIVISION-FISHING DIVISION
Section 123-108 - Sale of Trout at Fairs
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
1. The Department shall have authority to issue a special permit to any state, county or local fair, circus or temporary or travelling amusement center or show to allow the sale of hatchery raised trout to patrons thereof whereby such fish are displayed in a tank or holding apparatus taken by rod and reel or hook and line by customers and kept by the taker.
2. The Department may specify the conditions under which the activity may be conducted including but not limited to the type of tank and method of display that may be utilized, method by which such fish may be taken, hours of operation, records that must be kept, marking or identification procedures required including wrapping and packaging of any fish so taken. The Department may grant or deny any application for such a permit, and may revoke any permit so issued upon breach of any condition or requirement established.
3. No fishing license shall be required of customers and patrons of such an activity when the required special permit has been obtained.
4. The Department shall have authority at all times to inspect the premises whereupon said activity is to be or is being conducted for inspection purposes.
5. All other State laws pertaining to the raising, selling and shipping of trout shall be in effect.
