Animal Ordinances and Best Practices

State and Local Laws 

Section 47-4-50 of the South Carolina Code of Laws governs pets. 

Restraint 

An animal must be kept under restraint by means of a chain, leash, fence or other restraining device, or must be sufficiently near the owner or keeper to be directly under their control and obedient to that person’s commands, or must be on the owner’s property or on property with that owner’s permission, or within a vehicle. Failure to comply may result in jail time and/or a fine of $155. 

Failure to Inoculate 

Pets must be inoculated annually by a licensed veterinarian. Failure to comply may result in jail time and/or a fine of $845. 

Local ordinances 

To view the Cherokee County ordinances pertaining to animals, click here.