South-Carolina
S.C. lawmakers considering ban on owning venomous reptiles
The video above contains testimony from a Wednesday hearing of the House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WMBF) – South Carolina lawmakers are considering whether or not to ban the ownership of venomous reptiles in the state.
A bill in the Statehouse, H.3937 or the South Carolina Venomous Reptiles Act, would ban “the possession of venomous reptiles without a permit” and “would establish guidelines for lawful housing and transportation of venomous reptiles.”
The bill was first introduced in the South Carolina House of Representatives in February, where it was then referred to the House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
The committee met Wednesday, where it heard testimony from South Carolina residents regarding the bill.
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