Whenever the Commissioner has probable cause to believe that any rice or bulk rice has been sold or offered for sale or exchange in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, he may seize and affix to such product a notice to that effect detaining the product and warning all persons not to dispose of it by sale or otherwise without his permission. It shall be a violation of this chapter, subject to the penalties set forth in Section 39-31-120, for any person to dispose of such product by sale or otherwise without such permission. The Commissioner may, in his discretion, release the rice or bulk rice for feed or brewing purposes or for shipment out of the State or for human consumption, if brought into compliance with this chapter and upon payment of all costs or expenses incurred in any proceeding connected with such seizure and withdrawal.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-1568; 1956 (49) 1630.
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.