Myrtle Beach City Council Approves Hate Intimidation Ordinance

The ordinance reads that anyone convicted of a crime motivated by hate will face a $500 fine and 30 days in jail.

The Myrtle Beach City Council passed a new ordinance Tuesday.

The council approved the second reading of its “hate intimidation” ordinance after it passed a first reading back in March.

Tuesday’s final vote added the ordinance to the city’s code.

The goal is to protect residents and visitors from and to deter crimes motivated by bias or hate towards any person or persons based on their appearance or beliefs.

The ordinance reads that anyone convicted of a crime motivated by hate will face a $500 fine and 30 days in jail.

The city council passed the second reading unanimously.