It is unlawful for a dealer in agricultural products to engage in that business without a state license issued by the commissioner. This requirement applies to all dealers in agricultural products who are not exempted by Sections 46-41-20 and 46-41-25.
(1) A person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor for a first offense and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.
(2) Conviction for a second or subsequent offense is a felony and the person must be imprisoned not more than five years and fined not more than five thousand dollars.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-753; 1967 (55) 349; 1968 (55) 2499; 1981 Act No. 156 Section 18; 1993 Act No. 184, Section 78, eff January 1, 1994.
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.