South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 41 - Dealers And Handlers Of Agricultural Products
Section 46-41-120. Grounds for refusal; suspension or revocation of license.

The Commissioner may decline to grant a license or may suspend or revoke a license already granted if he is satisfied that the applicant or licensee has either:
(1) Suffered a money judgment to be entered against him upon which execution has been returned unsatisfied; or
(2) Made false charges for handling or services rendered; or
(3) Failed to account promptly and properly, or to make settlements with any producer; or
(4) Made any false statement or statements as to condition, quality or quantity of goods received or held for sale when he could have ascertained the true condition, quality or quantity by reasonable inspection; or
(5) Made any false or misleading statement as to market conditions or service rendered; or
(6) Been guilty of a fraud in the attempt to produce or the procurement of a license; or
(7) Directly or indirectly sold agricultural products received on consignment or on a net return basis for his own account, without prior authority from the producer, consigning such products, or without notifying such producer; or
(8) Failed to remain acceptable for coverage under the surety bond required by Section 46-41-60 or to cooperate with the bond provider.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-762; 1967 (55) 349; 1981 Act No. 156 Section 25.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 46 - Agriculture

Chapter 41 - Dealers And Handlers Of Agricultural Products

Section 46-41-10. Definitions.

Section 46-41-20. Exceptions.

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 46-41-80. Consignment of products to another commission merchant or broker without consent of consignor prohibited.

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 46-41-130. Procedure for refusal, suspension, or revocation of license; temporary suspension.

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 46-41-240. Agricultural commodity dealer shall remit and file report of assessments; penalty; hearing.

Section 46-41-250. Election not to participate in fund; application for exemption.

Section 46-41-260. Establishment of South Carolina Agricultural Commodities Advisory Commission; membership; vacancies; meetings.