For the repeal of this section, see Sections 39-26-140 and 39-26-160.
A person who wilfully violates the provisions of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars for each violation as determined by the department. Any person wilfully violating this section also is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days. The criminal penalty does not apply for violations of state regulations.
HISTORY: 2017 Act No. 92 (H.4003), Section 1, eff May 19, 2017.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 26 - Produce Safety Act
Section 39-26-10. Short title.
Section 39-26-20. Definitions.
Section 39-26-30. Covered produce; definition; exemption.
Section 39-26-40. Covered farm; qualified exemption.
Section 39-26-50. Promulgation of regulations.
Section 39-26-60. Enforcement of chapter.
Section 39-26-70. Authorized seizure of covered produce.
Section 39-26-80. Authorized condemnation or destruction of covered produce.
Section 39-26-90. Procedure for condemnation or destruction.
Section 39-26-110. Violations.
Section 39-26-120. Impeding the Commissioner prohibited.
Section 39-26-130. Penalties for violations of chapter.
Section 39-26-140. Repeal of chapter upon the repeal of 21 C.F.R. Part 112.
Section 39-26-150. Exemptions.
Section 39-26-160. Repeal of chapter if federal funds not awarded or exhausted.