Every dealer in agricultural products must upon the receipt of agricultural products on consignment basis and as he handles and disposes of them, make and preserve for at least one year a record, specifying the name and address of the producer consigning the agricultural products, the date of receipt, and the kind and quality of such produce. Such consignment sales must be substantiated by a written contract on forms approved by the Department of Agriculture. The dealer must make payment in settlement for such shipment to the producer within ten days after the sale of such agricultural products, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-759; 1967 (55) 349; 1981 Act No. 156 Section 22; 1983 Act No. 112 Section 4.
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.