(A) It is unlawful for a person engaged in the business of manufacturer, dealer, distributor, wholesaler, or retailer of peat to label a package or container of the product as "peat", or to market, distribute, sell, or advertise for sale a package or container with the word "peat" in the label or anywhere else on the package or container, unless the product is in actuality partially carbonized vegetable tissue formed by partial decomposition in water of various plants.
(B) A person who violates any of the provisions of subsection (A) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined five hundred dollars or must be imprisoned for thirty days. Each violation constitutes a separate offense.
HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 438, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 17, 1998).
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 15 - Labels And Trademarks
Section 39-15-10. Use of marked beer, soda water, or mineral water containers.
Section 39-15-15. Requirements for labeling product as "peat"; penalties.
Section 39-15-20. Fraud in sale of goods marked "sterling".
Section 39-15-30. Fraud in sale of goods marked "coin" or "coin silver".
Section 39-15-410. Adoption and use of individual brands or marks.
Section 39-15-420. Registration of mark or brand with Secretary of State; registered number.
Section 39-15-430. Issuance of certificate; fees; admissibility of certificate as evidence.
Section 39-15-440. Transfer, release, or sale of brand or mark; records.
Section 39-15-450. Effect of use of brand or mark.
Section 39-15-480. Unauthorized possession of marked or branded containers.
Section 39-15-490. Effect of refusal to deliver containers to lawful owner.
Section 39-15-500. Taking or sending containers out of State without consent of owner.
Section 39-15-510. Situation in which article is inapplicable.
Section 39-15-520. Article is cumulative.
Section 39-15-710. Definitions.
Section 39-15-720. Authority to use trademark on timber.
Section 39-15-730. Purchaser's lien on branded timber.
Section 39-15-740. Loss of lien upon default in payments; removal of brand.
Section 39-15-750. Destruction of brand; removal or transfer of timber.
Section 39-15-910. Use of name or trade name in advertising.
Section 39-15-1105. Definitions.
Section 39-15-1110. Registration of distinguishing mark for goods or services; exceptions.
Section 39-15-1115. Registration of mark; required information.
Section 39-15-1120. Application, registration of mark, examination and amendment.
Section 39-15-1125. Certificate of registration; issuance; admissibility as evidence.
Section 39-15-1130. Effective period, registration of mark; renewal.
Section 39-15-1135. Mark and registration, assignment; change of name; recording.
Section 39-15-1140. Registered or renewed marks, public record.
Section 39-15-1145. Registration of mark, cancellation from register; conditions.
Section 39-15-1150. Goods and services, classification.
Section 39-15-1155. Fraudulent filing, registration of mark; liability.
Section 39-15-1160. Liability for unapproved use.
Section 39-15-1170. Action to enjoin counterfeit or imitation use of registered mark; damages.
Section 39-15-1180. Rights in marks not adversely affected by article.