(A) Clemson University, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Environmental Control, shall create a training and certification program for owners or operators of an animal facility as defined in Regulation 61-43 which must include, but is not limited to, understanding relevant regulations, issues, standards, principles, and practices regarding siting and management of an animal facility and land application of animal waste; controlling vectors, testing for toxic metals, organic materials, and other elements; and implementing emergency procedures and spill prevention protocols.
(B) An operator of an animal facility and waste utilization area must be trained and certified according to South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Regulations on the operation of animal waste management under the program created in subsection (A).
(C) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (B) or any other provision of law, cattle stockyard owners and operators are exempt from the training and certification requirements of this section.
HISTORY: 2002 Act No. 340, Section 10, eff June 30, 2002; 2010 Act No. 262, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 10, 2010).
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 7 - Clemson University
Section 46-7-10. Duties and powers in general.
Section 46-7-30. Experimental stations for farm demonstration work.
Section 46-7-40. Receipt and use of grants under Hatch Act.
Section 46-7-50. Assent to act of Congress for appropriations for experiment stations.
Section 46-7-60. Assent to act of Congress to further development of extension work.
Section 46-7-70. Receipt and use of grants under act to further development of extension work.
Section 46-7-80. Assent to act of Congress providing for research and cooperative extension work.
Section 46-7-100. Reporting animal diseases caused by chemical or other terrorism.
Section 46-7-110. Animal waste management training and certification programs.