Colleton County Widens Animal-Service Enforcement Authority, Expands 'Dangerous' Definition

Jan 5, 2026

The council approved third reading of Ordinance 25-O-09 to give animal service officers greater enforcement authority and amended the ordinance to expand the definition of a dangerous or vicious animal; the amendment passed unanimously.

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Colleton County Council approved on Jan. 5 the third reading of Ordinance 25-O-09 to amend Title 6, Animals, Section 6-04-050, increasing enforcement authority for county animal service officers. Councilman Bubba Trippe moved the ordinance; Councilman Steve Murdaugh requested and secured an amendment that expands the ordinance’s definition of a dangerous or vicious animal. The amended motion carried unanimously.

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