S.C. Code Ann. § 50-5-1005 – Shellfish importation permits; conditions; penalties

(A) No molluscan shellfish, shellfish tissues, or shells may be imported into this State and placed in waters in this State except under the provisions of a shellfish importation permit.
(B) The department may grant permits to persons to import molluscan shellfish, shellfish tissues, or shells into this State. Permits may include conditions related to:
1. (1) the type or species of mollusks to be imported;
2. (2) ancillary species attached to or associated with the species to be imported;
3. (3) structure and placement of holding or storage facilities;
4. (4) placement of the product in natural waters of this State;
5. (5) disposal of shellfish, shellfish parts, and associated biota;
6. (6) reporting requirements; and
7. (7) other matters which are considered important by the department to the protection of the natural resources of this State.
  A person who imports molluscan shellfish, shellfish tissues, or shells into this State for placement into state waters or waters connected to state waters must first acquire a permit from the department.
(C) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one thousand dollars and not more than two thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days.