Bill > H3143

This bill introduces a new provision in South Carolina law that allows individuals with felony convictions (excluding those classified as "crimes of violence") to apply for a limited pardon specifically enabling them to possess firearms for hunting purposes after completing their sentence. Applicants would need to pay a $200 fee, with $100 going to the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services and the remaining $100 distributed to the State Law Enforcement Division. The bill recognizes that some individuals with past felony convictions may wish to participate in hunting activities and provides a legal pathway for them to regain limited firearm rights, contingent upon a formal application process and payment of an application fee. The law would take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval, offering a structured approach to restoring certain firearm privileges for eligible former felons while maintaining public safety considerations by restricting the firearm use strictly to hunting.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3143&session=126&summary=B