The commission may promulgate regulations listing those communicable, contagious, or infectious diseases which, if not properly controlled, may have a serious adverse impact upon the livestock-poultry industry of the State. Persons shall report the suspected existence of these diseases and the diseases listed by Section 71, Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, to the State Veterinarian within forty-eight hours after discovery.
HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 362, Section 1, eff May 3, 1994; 1995 Act No. 22, Section 3, eff April 4, 1995.
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.