South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 21 - Seeds; Plants; Seed And Plant Certification
Section 46-21-315. Examination and testing of seeds.

Before being offered for sale or distribution, all seeds sold in this State first must be examined and tested according to the provisions of this chapter.
HISTORY: 1940 (41) 1875; 1941 (42) 119; 1942 Code Sections 5806-83, 5806-84; 1952 Code Section 3-421; 1962 Code Section 3-421; 1967 (55) 216; 1976 Code Section 46-21-310; 2010 Act No. 238, Section 4, eff. upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 8, 2010).

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 46 - Agriculture

Chapter 21 - Seeds; Plants; Seed And Plant Certification

Section 46-21-15. Definitions.

Section 46-21-25. Enforcement; authority of state seed law enforcement officers; authority of Department of Agriculture employees; local regulation preempted.

Section 46-21-35. Seed laboratory.

Section 46-21-45. License to handle seeds; fee; persons subject to requirements of section; exception.

Section 46-21-55. Exemptions.

Section 46-21-65. Foundation seed program.

Section 46-21-215. Agricultural, vegetable, and flower seed containers to have label or tag; contents of labels or tags.

Section 46-21-217. Compliance required.

Section 46-21-315. Examination and testing of seeds.

Section 46-21-325. Records; inspections.

Section 46-21-335. Publication of results of examinations and tests.

Section 46-21-345. Free seed test for residents; charge for testing for in-state entities and out-of-state residents and entities.

Section 46-21-415. Withdrawal of impure seed.

Section 46-21-425. Noncomplying seed may be seized and condemned and disposed of or destroyed.

Section 46-21-435. Procedure for seizure of noncomplying seeds.

Section 46-21-445. Penalty.

Section 46-21-455. Prosecution by Commissioner or through Attorney General.

Section 46-21-465. Preliminary hearing.

Section 46-21-475. Injunctions to be issued without bond.

Section 46-21-615. Clemson program for seed and plant certification.

Section 46-21-625. Personnel; promulgation of regulations; facilities.

Section 46-21-635. Agencies to cooperate.

Section 46-21-645. Germination and mechanical purity of seed.

Section 46-21-655. Penalty.

Section 46-21-665. Definitions.

Section 46-21-1010. Claims required to be submitted to arbitration; notice; effect of arbitration.

Section 46-21-1020. Appointment of arbitration committee; procedures.