(A) Before the commissioner refuses to issue a license or revokes a license he shall give ten days' notice, by registered mail, to the applicant or licensee of a time and place of hearing. At the hearing the applicant or licensee must be allowed to appear in person or by or with counsel and to produce witnesses. If the commissioner finds the applicant or licensee guilty of any of the acts provided in Section 46-41-120 or finds that the grain dealer has not paid the assessment prescribed by Section 46-40-60(B) of the Grain Dealers Guaranty Fund, the commissioner may refuse, suspend, or revoke the license and shall give immediate notice of his action to the applicant or licensee.
(B) The commissioner may temporarily suspend and take possession of a license simultaneously with the institution of proceedings under this section or Section 46-41-70 if he finds there is imminent danger to public welfare.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-763; 1967 (55) 349; 1981 Act No. 156 Section 26; 2002 Act No. 340, Section 9, eff June 30, 2002.
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.