Whenever produce is shipped to or received by a licensed dealer for handling, purchase or sale in this State at any market point, and the dealer finds such to be in a spoiled, damaged, unmarketable or unsatisfactory condition, unless both parties shall waive inspection before sale or other disposition, he shall cause it to be examined by an inspector of the South Carolina Department of Agriculture or by a qualified inspector licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture, and such inspector shall execute and deliver a certificate to the applicant stating the day and the time and place of such inspection and the condition of such produce, and mail or deliver a copy of such certificate to the shipper.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-761; 1967 (55) 349.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 41 - Dealers And Handlers Of Agricultural Products
Section 46-41-10. Definitions.
Section 46-41-25. Provisions not to apply to South Carolina miller.
Section 46-41-30. Unlawful to engage in business as dealer without license; penalties for violation.
Section 46-41-40. Application for license.
Section 46-41-50. Issuance of license; fees; penalty for late renewal.
Section 46-41-60. Bond or equivalent security required.
Section 46-41-70. Proceedings upon complaint for breach of condition of bond.
Section 46-41-90. Records to be kept by dealers; when dealer shall make payment to producer.
Section 46-41-95. Records to be maintained by dealer; inspection of records.
Section 46-41-100. Investigations by Commissioner; examination of documents.
Section 46-41-110. Inspection of despoliated products before sale.
Section 46-41-120. Grounds for refusal; suspension or revocation of license.
Section 46-41-140. Rules and regulations.
Section 46-41-150. Employment of help and services.
Section 46-41-160. Disposition of license fees.
Section 46-41-170. Penalty; enforcement by injunction; probation; civil fine.
Section 46-41-180. Appointment of Commissioner as agent for service of process.
Section 46-41-200. Establishment of South Carolina Grain and Cotton Producers Guaranty Fund.
Section 46-41-210. Definitions.
Section 46-41-220. Assessment on soybeans, grain, and cotton.
Section 46-41-230. State Treasurer to administer fund; purpose; amount of fund; claims.
Section 46-41-250. Election not to participate in fund; application for exemption.