§ 5-23. Destruction of sea oats, beach grass and sand fencing.  


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  • It shall be unlawful for any person to destroy, mutilate, break, move, tear up, carry away or alter in any manner the sea oats, sea grass, sand fencing or other plants or fixtures with a value of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or less, planted or erected by the city or its agents as part of any beach renourishment or preservation. Said conduct shall constitute destruction of public property and shall be punishable as set forth in section 1-6.

(Ord. No. 97-06, 2-17-97)

State law reference

Similar provisions, S.C. Code 1976, § 16-11-520.