Information prepared, owned, used, submitted to, in the possession of, or retained by the commission or the State Veterinarian related to the exercise of its official duties pursuant to this chapter, including, but not limited to, certificates of veterinary inspection, animal medical records, laboratory reports, or other records that may be used to identify a person or private business activities subject to regulation by the commission is confidential and exempt from disclosure pursuant to Chapter 4, Title 30 unless the State Veterinarian determines that disclosure is necessary to implement the programs contained in this chapter or the State Veterinarian determines that disclosure is necessary to prevent the spread of animal disease or to protect the public health. Information prepared, owned, used, submitted to, in the possession of, or retained by the commission or the State Veterinarian related to the exercise of its official duties pursuant to this chapter concerning the receipt and expenditure of public funds and summaries of agency activities are not subject to the exemption from Chapter 4, Title 30 provided in this section.
HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 220, Section 2, eff June 7, 2012.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry
Chapter 4 - State Livestock-poultry Health Commission
Section 47-4-10. Purpose; membership.
Section 47-4-30. Promulgation and enforcement of rules and regulations; permitted operations.
Section 47-4-40. Delegation of duties to director.
Section 47-4-65. Transport of live swine without identification prohibited.
Section 47-4-80. Condemned and destroyed livestock or poultry; indemnification of owner.
Section 47-4-90. Stop of livestock transport to check for proper documentation.
Section 47-4-100. Penalty for illegal transportation of livestock or poultry; civil liability.
Section 47-4-120. Inhibition of livestock inspection; penalty.
Section 47-4-140. Disposition of fines and fees.
Section 47-4-150. Advisory committees.
Section 47-4-160. Livestock and poultry regulation; local laws and ordinances preempted; exceptions.