Law and Government Affairs

Beaufort County, SC – Laws/Ordinances

• Beaufort County Ordinances: (chapter 14)
• Pet abuse: Local Animal Cruelty cases

State – Laws/Ordinances

•  SC DNR
•  SC Laws and Ordinances
•  Pet Abuse: State Animal Cruelty map

City – Laws/Ordinances

• Hilton Head Island: Beach Regulations

Federal – Laws/Ordinances

• Animal Welfare Act:  It is the only Federal law in the United States that regulates the treatment of animals in research, exhibition, transport, and by dealers.
• USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspections service: Federal Arm that enforces the Animal Welfare Act
• USDA – Horse Protection Act