South CarolinaSouth Carolina law bars fishing on a Florence County causeway
People may not fish on Florence County’s J. Foster Jeffords Causeway, and a court may impose a fine or jail time for each offense.
What it does
People may not fish on the J. Foster Jeffords Causeway, which crosses Forest Lake on Knollwood Road in Florence County.
For each offense, a court may impose a fine of up to $25 or confinement for up to 30 days.
Argument forKeeping people from fishing on the causeway could reduce conflicts between fishing and people using the road or lake.
Argument againstThe ban could take away a fishing spot, and someone found guilty could face a fine or up to 30 days in jail.
More detail
The law makes fishing unlawful on the J. Foster Jeffords Causeway. The ban covers anyone fishing on the causeway crossing Forest Lake on Knollwood Road in Florence County. The ban took effect when the governor approved the act on May 19, 2026.
A court may fine or jail a person found guilty of fishing there. The penalty applies to a person found guilty of fishing on the causeway. For each separate offense, the court may impose a fine of up to $25 or confinement for up to 30 days.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 5Effective date 05/19/26Latest
- Jun 3Act No. 219
- May 19Signed By Governor Henry McMasterBecame Law
- May 14Ratified R 218
- May 6Read third time and sent to HousePassed 2nd Chamber
- May 5Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-1
- Vote recorded 2nd Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- May 5Read second timeMinor
- Apr 29Recalled from Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
- Apr 15Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and ForestryMinor
- Apr 15Introduced and read first timeMinor
- Apr 15Read third time and sent to SenatePassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 14Roll call Yeas-87 Nays-20
- Vote recorded Passage of Bill. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 14Read second timeMinor
- Apr 14Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Williams
- Apr 2Committee report: Favorable Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental AffairsMinor
- Mar 31Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental AffairsMinor
- Mar 31Introduced and read first timeIntroduced
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