Police Dogs and Horses

Summary

The bill adds a new section to the South Carolina Code that makes it illegal to taunt, mistreat, or injure police dogs and horses, whether on duty or off duty. It sets misdemeanor penalties for minor abuse and felony penalties—including large fines, prison time, and restitution—for serious offenses such as torture, killing, or shooting at the animals. The measure also requires detailed reporting when a police dog bites a person.

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