Horry County's Junk, Debris and Common Nuisance Ordinance makes it unlawful to leave an inoperable vehicle, one sitting on public property over 72 hours, or one unattended on any property more than seven days without the owner's consent. Derelict, unregistered or dismantled vehicles must be removed.
Under Horry County Code Sec. 10-29, a vehicle is abandoned if it cannot move under its own power, sits unattended on public property over 72 hours, or is left on any property more than seven days without the owner's consent. A vehicle is derelict when its registration has expired and the owner no longer lives at the registered address, when parts needed for movement are missing or inoperable, when identifying numbers are removed, or when the owner disclaims it. Junked or wrecked vehicles must be removed, enclosed, or screened (Sec. 10-28). The county Department of Environmental Services enforces the ordinance and may remove uncorrected derelict vehicles. Burning an abandoned or junked vehicle is a separate nuisance offense.
Abandoned-vehicle violations are misdemeanors: first offense $200-$500 and up to 30 days jail (or 40 hours community service); second and later offenses carry $500 fines and 15-30 days jail plus community service.
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