The commission shall delegate the duties provided in this chapter and other applicable chapters of this title to the director who may administer and enforce the provisions and promulgate related regulations.
The director is the final decision authority in approving releases or the introduction of genetically engineered organisms for agricultural use in this State. The director may hold public hearings at appropriate geographical locations, after thirty days' public notice in at least one newspaper of general circulation within the area. In making a final decision the director may rely on the findings of federal or state agencies involved.
The director may promulgate regulations designating plant pests. In the designation he may rely upon prior determinations by federal authorities and in effect in Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations. If prior determinations have not been made, the director shall comply with the Administrative Procedures Act.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-105; 1961 (52) 261; 1992 Act No. 389, Section 1, eff May 15, 1992.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 9 - State Crop Pest Commission
Section 46-9-10. Commission established; duties and responsibilities; membership of commission.
Section 46-9-20. Appointment of State Entomologist and State Plant Pathologist.
Section 46-9-35. Licensing exams and questions confidential; applicant review of failed exam.
Section 46-9-40. Authority to promulgate and enforce regulations; other powers of commission.
Section 46-9-50. Delegation of duties of commission to director; powers and duties of director.
Section 46-9-100. Fines deposited to credit of State Treasury.
Section 46-9-110. Local ordinances void.
Section 46-9-120. Reporting of agricultural product diseases caused by chemical or other terrorism.