It is unlawful for any nomadic individual, or bands of nomads, to encamp or to trade horses, mules, or other animals or commodities within any county of this State, without first obtaining a license from the clerk of the court. The license fee is three hundred dollars. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1272; 1952 Code Section 56-1272; 1942 Code Section 1328; 1932 Code Section 1328; Cr. C. '22 Section 218; 1918 (30) 801; 1993 Act No. 184 Section 229.
South Carolina Legal Code