No person shall be convicted under the provisions of Sections 46-1-60 or 46-1-70 if he can show that the cotton, corn, rice or other products received by him were destroyed by accident, after due diligence on his part, or that he was forcibly deprived of the possession thereof.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-51; 1952 Code Section 3-51; 1942 Code Section 1284; 1932 Code Section 1284; Cr. C. '22 Section 179; Cr. C. '12 Section 459; Cr. C. '02 Section 346; G. S. 2523; R. S. 285; 1877 (16) 250.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 1 - General Provisions; Offenses
Section 46-1-20. Stealing crops from the field.
Section 46-1-30. Stealing melons or fruit.
Section 46-1-40. Stealing tobacco plants from beds.
Section 46-1-50. Injuring or burning turpentine farms.
Section 46-1-60. Making away with or disposing of produce before paying.
Section 46-1-70. Factors or commission merchants failing to account for produce.
Section 46-1-90. Fines from State Agricultural Fair to go to its treasurer.
Section 46-1-110. Enforcement of Sections 46-1-100 to 46-1-120.
Section 46-1-120. Penalties for violating Sections 46-1-100 to 46-1-120.
Section 46-1-130. Burial of migrant agricultural workers.
Section 46-1-150. Time for compliance with Section 46-1-140.
Section 46-1-160. South Carolina Farm Aid Fund; Farm Aid Advisory Board; definitions.