Before any violation of this chapter is reported by the director to the Attorney General or the appropriate solicitor for institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom such proceeding is contemplated shall be given reasonable notice of the alleged violation and opportunity to present his views orally or in writing with regard to such contemplated proceeding. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the director to report for criminal prosecution violation of this chapter when he believes that the public interest will be adequately served and compliance with the chapter obtained by a suitable written notice or warning.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 6-643; 1969 (56) 425.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry
Chapter 19 - Poultry Products Inspection Law
Section 47-19-10. Short title; administration of chapter.
Section 47-19-20. Definitions.
Section 47-19-35. Permits for slaughtering and packaging poultry; fees.
Section 47-19-70. Prohibited acts.
Section 47-19-80. Processing except in compliance with chapter is prohibited.
Section 47-19-100. Persons required to keep records.
Section 47-19-120. Violations; interference with person performing official duties under chapter.
Section 47-19-130. Notice of violations and opportunity to be heard.
Section 47-19-140. Exemptions.
Section 47-19-150. Limiting entry of poultry products into inspected establishments.
Section 47-19-165. Application of chapter to pigeons.