This chapter does not apply to the delivery by a miller to a rice producer of rice or bulk rice milled by the miller from the producer's rice for use in the producer's own home when the miller is paid in rice or bulk rice for the milling service. However, if the producer desires the health benefits for his family and requests enrichment, the miller shall enrich according to the standards mentioned in this chapter.
This chapter does not apply to the sale of rice or bulk rice if the purchaser furnishes to the seller a certificate, in a form the commissioner by regulation prescribes, certifying that he will use the rice or bulk rice solely in the production of rice or bulk rice enriched as required by this chapter or other legitimate products not covered by this chapter.
This chapter does not apply to the sale of rice or bulk rice that has not been enriched according to the standards provided in this chapter if it meets the labeling and sanitation requirements prescribed in regulations promulgated by the commissioner.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-1567; 1956 (49) 1630; 1987 Act No. 187 Section 4, eff June 30, 1987.
Effect of Amendment
The 1987 amendment added a paragraph exempting the sale of rice or bulk rice under certain conditions from requirements of this chapter.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Section 39-31-10. Definitions.
Section 39-31-20. Ingredients of rice and bulk rice.
Section 39-31-30. Methods of enrichment.
Section 39-31-40. Vitamins required to be in bulk rice after rinsing; rinsing test.
Section 39-31-50. Clean rice is not subject to rinsing test for bulk rice.
Section 39-31-60. Labeling of rice.
Section 39-31-80. Seizure of nonconforming rice and bulk rice; release upon compliance.
Section 39-31-90. Inspection of premises and vehicles.
Section 39-31-100. Enforcement; promulgation of rules and regulations.
Section 39-31-110. Commissioner may act through officers or employees.