(A) It is unlawful for a market to:
(1) display a sign indicating approval by the department or participation in the program before the approval by the department; or
(2) continue to display the sign after final administrative action revoking the approval of the market; or
(3) fail to return to the department a sign issued to the market by the department within ten days after official notice from the department to return the sign.
(B) The owner of the market who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-245.6; 1972 (57) 2156; 1993 Act No. 184, Section 240, eff January 1, 1994.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 19 - Local Marketing Authorities And Farm Marketing Centers
Section 46-19-10. Petition to form local marketing authorities.
Section 46-19-20. Investigation and incorporation.
Section 46-19-30. Organization; bylaws; officers.
Section 46-19-40. Supervision and assistance of department.
Section 46-19-110. Authorization.
Section 46-19-120. Projects; processing equipment includible.
Section 46-19-130. Power to condemn and borrow.
Section 46-19-210. Commissioner authorized to establish and supervise program.
Section 46-19-220. Standards for participation.
Section 46-19-250. Inspections.
Section 46-19-260. Notice and hearing on disapproved application.
Section 46-19-270. Penalty for displaying unauthorized sign.
Section 46-19-280. Transfer of signs.
Section 46-19-290. Expenditure of funds.