The Director of Health and Environmental Control may, upon service of written notice, embargo any drug, device, or other substance for a period not to exceed fifteen days if such drug, device, or substance is suspected of being adulterated or misbranded, the purpose of such embargo being to prevent the removal of such drug, device, or substance from the jurisdiction of the Director of Health and Environmental Control until an investigation of such suspected adulteration or misbranding may be conducted.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-1510.113; 1972 (57) 3046.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 23 - Adulterated, Misbranded Or New Drugs And Devices
Section 39-23-10. Short title.
Section 39-23-20. Definitions.
Section 39-23-30. Drug or device deemed adulterated.
Section 39-23-40. Drug or device deemed misbranded.
Section 39-23-55. Labeling of prescription or nonprescription drug samples.
Section 39-23-60. Coal-tar colors, regulations.
Section 39-23-70. Intrastate commerce, introduction of new drugs.
Section 39-23-80. Prohibited acts, penalties.
Section 39-23-100. Procedure for condemnation of adulterated or misbranded drug or device.
Section 39-23-110. Notice of criminal proceedings.
Section 39-23-120. Minor violations of chapter.
Section 39-23-130. Embargo of adulterated or misbranded drug or device.