South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 17 - Containers And Grades
Section 39-17-410. Certain metal beverage containers unlawful after July 1, 1980.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it shall be unlawful for any wholesale distributor or retailer to sell or offer to sell, after July 1, 1980, any carbonated soft drink or malt beverage in a metal beverage container which includes a part which must be detached to open the container.
Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined twenty-five dollars for each illegal container sold.
HISTORY: 1978 Act No. 496 Section 20.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 39 - Trade and Commerce

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 39-17-50. Establishment of standards of receptacles, grades and labels; use of federal standards where applicable.

Section 39-17-60. Packing of farm products must conform to standard grades; "Not graded" products exempted.

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 39-17-140. Violation of article, or rules and regulations, or interference with inspector constitutes a misdemeanor.

Section 39-17-150. Penalties.

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.