It is unlawful to sell baby chicks or ducklings that have been dyed an artificial color.

The Law

During the Easter season, it used to be a popular novelty to dye live baby poultry pastel colors before selling them to families. South Carolina passed this law to stop the cruel practice, as the dye was often toxic and the animals were quickly abandoned once they grew out of their colorful fluff. It also prohibits selling them in quantities of less than six to deter impulse pet purchases.