(A) It is unlawful for a person to:
(1) ship, or undertake to ship, watermelons in carload lots from any point within this State in violation of the provisions of this article; or
(2) sign, or cause to be signed, a false certificate as to the grade and kind of melons shipped.
(B) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 63-344; 1952 Code Section 66-344; 1942 Code Section 6675; 1932 Code Section 6675; 1927 (35) 294; 1993 Act No. 184, Section 223, eff January 1, 1994.
Effect of Amendment
The 1993 amendment rewrote this section so as to change the maximum term of imprisonment to conform to the classification established for each offense.
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.