It shall be unlawful to import from foreign countries into the State of South Carolina any type of meat, whether fresh, dried or canned, which is not free of communicable diseases which adversely affect the people of South Carolina and the animal life of the State. All foreign meats imported into the State and offered for sale wholesale and retail shall be labeled "imported." The word imported shall be of size twenty-four point type.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 6-621; 1962 (52) 1981.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry
Chapter 17 - Meat And Meat Food
Section 47-17-10. Short title.
Section 47-17-20. Definitions.
Section 47-17-60. Prohibited acts.
Section 47-17-70. Slaughtering or processing except in compliance with article prohibited.
Section 47-17-90. Exemptions from provisions requiring inspection by Director.
Section 47-17-100. Violations.
Section 47-17-120. Permit required; fee; application; refusal, revocation, or suspension.
Section 47-17-130. Rules and regulations.
Section 47-17-150. Cost of inspection.
Section 47-17-310. Unlawful importation of foreign meat containing communicable diseases.
Section 47-17-320. Enforcement; confiscation and destruction of meat.