(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
USE OF A FIREARM. To discharge a firearm.
(B) It is unlawful for a person who is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance to use a firearm in this county.
(C) This section does not apply to persons lawfully defending themselves or their property.
(D) This section establishes breath and blood testing procedures and admissibility requirements of the tests by adopting S.C. Code § 23-31-410, as amended, into this section for that purpose.
(E) This section establishes its presumptions of intoxication by adopting S.C. Code § 23-31-420, as amended, into this section for that purpose.
(Ord. 232, passed 9-9-2000) Penalty, see § 130.99
Statutory reference:
As to discharging a firearm under the influence, see S.C. Code § 23-31-400, as amended
Breath/blood testing, see S.C. Code § 23-31-410, as amended
Presumptions, see S.C. Code § 23-31-420, as amended
As to discharging a firearm under the influence, see S.C. Code § 23-31-400, as amended
Breath/blood testing, see S.C. Code § 23-31-410, as amended
Presumptions, see S.C. Code § 23-31-420, as amended