South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 21 - Seeds; Plants; Seed And Plant Certification
Section 46-21-435. Procedure for seizure of noncomplying seeds.

A lot of seed not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter are subject to seizure on complaint of the Commissioner to a court of competent jurisdiction in the locality in which the seed is located. In the event the court finds the seed to be in violation of this chapter and orders the condemnation of the seed, it must be denatured, processed, destroyed, relabeled, or disposed of in compliance with the laws of this State, provided, that in no instance shall the court order the disposition of the seed without first having given the claimant an opportunity to apply to the court for the release of the seed or permission to condition or relabel it in compliance with this chapter.
HISTORY: 1940 (41) 1875; 1941 (42) 119; 1942 Code Section 5806-89; 1952 Code Section 3-433; 1962 Code Section 3-433; 1976 Code Section 46-21-430; 2010 Act No. 238, Section 5, eff. upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 8, 2010).

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