The shippers of watermelons in carload lots from any point within this State, before applying to any railroad, railway, common carrier or agent thereof for a bill of lading for any such shipment, shall first certify whether or not the watermelons contained in such shipment have been graded according to the standard of grades provided in Section 39-17-310. Such certificate shall be made in writing on appropriate paper or cardboard, signed by the shipper in the presence of two disinterested witnesses, stating the variety, grade and number of melons contained in the car and the date the melons were picked and the date loaded or, if not graded, shall so state. The certificate shall be securely nailed to the inside of the car near the door and a duplicate of the certificate shall be furnished to the carrier's agent.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 66-342; 1952 Code Section 66-342; 1942 Code Section 6673; 1932 Code Section 6673; 1927 (35) 294.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 17 - Containers And Grades
Section 39-17-10. Declaration of purpose.
Section 39-17-20. Division of markets shall assist in marketing farm products.
Section 39-17-30. Division of markets shall administer article; employment of agents.
Section 39-17-40. Promulgation of rules and regulations.
Section 39-17-70. Packing must conform to standards as to receptacles and labels; exceptions.
Section 39-17-80. Inspections and classifications.
Section 39-17-90. Designation and license of inspectors.
Section 39-17-100. Suspension or revocation of license.
Section 39-17-110. Manner in which inspections must be conducted.
Section 39-17-120. Appeals, classification of products.
Section 39-17-130. Inspection fees.
Section 39-17-160. Construction.
Section 39-17-310. Standards for grades of watermelons; grading is optional.
Section 39-17-320. Carload lot shipments, grading, certificate.
Section 39-17-330. Bill of lading must refer to certificate.
Section 39-17-340. Unlawful acts; penalties.
Section 39-17-410. Certain metal beverage containers unlawful after July 1, 1980.