S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-40 – Unlawful entry of aircraft; damaging or removing equipment

(1) It is unlawful for any person to enter any aircraft or damage or remove therefrom any equipment or other property attached thereto without the permission of the owner or a person authorized by the owner to grant such permission.
(2) The provisions of this section do not apply to any airport personnel or other persons while acting in an official capacity except when such capacity is used to accomplish an unlawful purpose.
(3) Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one thousand dollars nor more than ten thousand dollars or imprisoned not less than one year nor more than ten years.
(4) The provisions of this section are cumulative.