A resident of this State may have samples of seeds tested for germination and purity free of charge in the State Seed Laboratory. In state firms, corporations, and other entities submitting seed samples for testing by the State Seed Laboratory must be charged at a rate established by regulation. Out-of-state individuals and entities will be charged at a similar rate. Charges for special tests performed by the State Seed Laboratory also must be established by regulation. All tests used must be established by the Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA) through the Rules for Testing Seed. The fees charged for these seed tests must be retained by the Department of Agriculture for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
HISTORY: 1940 (41) 1875; 1941 (42) 119; 1942 Code Section 5806-86; 1952 Code Section 3-424; 1962 Code Section 3-424; 1985 Act No. 201, Part II, Section 40; 1976 Code Section 46-21-340; 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
Chapter 21 - Seeds; Plants; Seed And Plant Certification
Section 46-21-15. Definitions.
Section 46-21-35. Seed laboratory.
Section 46-21-65. Foundation seed program.
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 46-21-415. 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 46-21-455. 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 46-21-665. 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.