S.C. Code Ann. § 47-3-490: Failure to comply; remedies.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 47 - ANIMALS, LIVESTOCK, AND POULTRY
- CHAPTER 3 Dogs and Other Domestic Pets
- ARTICLE 8 Sterilization of Dogs and Cats
A person who fails to comply with Section 47-3-480(A)(2) or 47-3-480(D) must forfeit ownership of the dog(s) or cat(s) acquired from the shelter, agency, society, or rescue organization which adopted the animal to the owner. In addition to forfeiting ownership, the person who acquired the animal must pay to the shelter, agency, society, or rescue organization the sum of two hundred dollars as liquidated damages. Such remedies shall be in addition to any other legal or equitable remedies as may be available to the shelter, agency, society, or rescue organization for breach of the written agreement as provided for in Section 47-3-480(A)(2) or failure to comply with Section 47-3-480(D).
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