(A) The Livestock-Poultry Health Commission is designated as the state agency which is responsible for cooperating with the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States under the provisions of Section 5 of the Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act. The commission shall cooperate with the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States in developing and administering the poultry products inspection program of this State under this chapter to assure that not later than August 18, 1970, the state requirements are at least equal to those imposed under Sections 1-4, 6-10, and 12-22 of the Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act and in developing and administering the program of this State under this act in a manner so as to effectuate the purposes of this chapter and the federal act.
(B) In its cooperative efforts, the commission may accept from the secretary advisory assistance in planning and otherwise developing the state program, technical and laboratory assistance and training, including necessary curricular and instructional materials and equipment, and financial and other aid for administration of the program. The commission may spend public funds of this State appropriated for administration of this chapter to pay the share of the estimated total cost of the cooperative program agreed upon by the commission and the secretary.
(C) The commission may recommend to the Secretary of Agriculture officials or employees of this State necessary for appointment to the advisory committees provided for in Section 5 of the Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act. The Director of the Division of Livestock-Poultry Health Programs of Clemson University shall serve as the representative of the Governor for consultation with the secretary under paragraph (c) of Section 5 of the act unless the Governor selects another representative.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 6-633; 1969 (56) 425; 1994 Act No. 362, Section 29, eff May 3, 1994.
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.