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.
