Not sure how many people put there have ever tried to find out what exactly there local laws were concerning to exotic animals. But I have been on the phone for two weeks now trying to find out mine. And noone has a clue! I have found out threw the department of natural resources and the fish and game headquarters in atlanta that the state of south carolina does not govern big cats and as long as I was not importing one into the state from overseas it is perfectly legal to get one shipped in from another breeder in another state. But I still need to find out my local regulations concerning big cats. I need to find my city and county. Ive called everyone I could possibly think of and im still waiting to hear back from the clerk of county council and im hoping she can be of some help. I spoke to a man at the department of agriculture and he said he was almost 100 percent positive that there were no regulations where I live because im in laurens county and gray court city and im far from the city limits out in the country. But I still need something on paper to cover my butt. But I will tell you its a big headache trying to find someone that knows anything. I was redirected at the department of natural resources 5 times before they told me cats were legal in south carolina. But yet they didnt know anything about county regulations. I was also referred to usda but they get very ill if you speak to the wrong department so if you ever have to call them make sure your calling the right department. This whole thing has made me think about the new laws trying to be passed and I cant but wonder if anyone would know about them? Well Im off to call the clerk of county again so wish me luck!