If a property owner sells a portion or all of an orchard he must disclose to the buyer in writing on or before the completion of the sale of the property that a nuisance exists or may exist regarding the orchard or such portion of the orchard, that the property is subject to the provisions of this chapter, and that the buyer may be required to take or pay for certain corrective actions in connection with the orchard or such portion of the orchard, if it is abandoned or becomes neglected, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. The seller must also notify the commission of the sale of the orchard, and the buyer's acknowledgement of receipt of the written notice must be affixed to the notice.
HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 80, Section 3, eff May 15, 1989.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 35 - Neglected Or Abandoned Orchards
Section 46-35-10. When trees constitute public nuisances.
Section 46-35-15. Definitions.
Section 46-35-20. Petition for removal or destruction of trees.
Section 46-35-30. Citation to show cause against removal or destruction.
Section 46-35-40. Service of citation.
Section 46-35-50. Order for removal or destruction of trees; service.
Section 46-35-60. Destruction or removal of trees when owner fails to do so.
Section 46-35-70. Enforcement.
Section 46-35-80. Disclosure requirements relative to sale of orchards.