Bill > H3624

This bill amends Section 16-11-520 of the South Carolina Code of Laws to clarify the legal status of trimming tree limbs that cross property lines. Currently, the law makes it unlawful to willfully and maliciously cut, mutilate, deface, or injure a tree or other property belonging to another person, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the value of the damage. The bill adds a specific provision explicitly stating that trimming tree limbs that encroach upon a person's property line is not considered a violation of the law. This means that property owners can now legally trim branches that extend from a neighboring property onto their own land without fear of legal repercussions. The amendment provides clarity and protection for property owners dealing with overhanging tree limbs, effectively resolving potential disputes about property line maintenance. The bill would take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3624&session=126&summary=B