South Carolina Law Enforcement Division v. Michael & Lance

Sanders, Chief Judge:

Appellant South Carolina Law Enforcement Division petitioned to have the respondent shrimp trawler “Michael and Lance” declared forfeited to the State of South Carolina pursuant to section 44-53-530 of the 1976 Code of Laws, as amended. The trial judge denied the petition. We affirm.

The “Michael and Lance” is property of C & B Seafood Company, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of South Carolina for the purposes of commercial fishing and related activities. The sole stockholders (in equal shares), officers and members of the corporation’s Board of Directors were…