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SC Code § 46-10-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 10 - Boll Weevil Eradication|Section 46-10-120. Cotton producer referendum.

 The Boll Weevil Eradication Program, as provided for under this chapter, must be implemented for a specified time determined by the commission if it determines that the federal government and the commercial cotton producers of this State, as determined by referendum conducted by the commission, shall cooperate and provide for the cost of carrying out the provisions of this chapter for the specified time. The cotton producer referendum must receive the favorable vote of two-thirds of the producers casting votes. All commercial cotton producers in South Carolina shall receive ballots and are eligible to vote.  Upon termination of the time specified in the last referendum, the commission shall establish an assessment, not to exceed ten dollars an acre, to cover suppression and containment costs on all cotton acreage within the eradication area as long as a containment program is necessary. This assessment and program duration is subject to change when petitioned by ten percent of the commercial cotton producers of this State.  HISTORY: 1982 Act No. 281, Section 2; 1985 Act No. 13, Section 2; 1988 Act No. 554, Section 1, eff May 29, 1988; 1990 Act No. 491, Section 3, eff May 29, 1990.
SC Code § 46-11-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 11 - Pest Control Compact|Section 46-11-20. Cooperation of State departments, agencies, and officers with insurance fund.

 Consistent with law and within available appropriations, the departments, agencies and officers of this State may cooperate with the insurance fund established by the Pest Control Compact.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-192; 1971 (57) 459.
SC Code § 46-11-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 11 - Pest Control Compact|Section 46-11-30. Copies of bylaws and amendments to be filed with Commissioner.

 Pursuant to Article IV (h) of the compact, copies of bylaws and amendments thereto shall be filed with the Commissioner of Agriculture.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-193; 1971 (57) 459.
SC Code § 46-11-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 11 - Pest Control Compact|Section 46-11-40. Compact to be administered by Commissioner.

 The compact administrator for this State shall be the Commissioner of Agriculture. The duties of the compact administrator shall be deemed a regular part of the duties of his office.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-194; 1971 (57) 459.
SC Code § 46-11-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 11 - Pest Control Compact|Section 46-11-50. Requests or applications from insurance fund.

 Within the meaning of Article VI (b) or VIII (a), a request or application from the insurance fund may be made by the Commissioner of Agriculture whenever in his judgment the conditions qualifying this State for such assistance exist and it would be in the best interest of this State to make such request.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-195; 1971 (57) 459.
SC Code § 46-11-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 11 - Pest Control Compact|Section 46-11-60. Crediting amount of payments to State under compact.

 The department, agency or officer expending or becoming liable for an expenditure on account of a control or eradication program undertaken or intensified pursuant to the compact shall have credited to his account in the state treasury the amount or amounts of any payments made to this State to defray the cost of such program, or any part thereof, or as reimbursement thereof.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-196; 1971 (57) 459.
SC Code § 46-11-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 11 - Pest Control Compact|Section 46-11-70. "Executive head" defined.

 As used in the compact, with reference to this State, the term "executive head" shall mean the Governor.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-197; 1971 (57) 459.
SC Code § 46-13-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act|Section 46-13-10. Short title; administration.

 This chapter may be cited as the "South Carolina Pesticide Control Act" and must be administered by the State Crop Pest Commission.  HISTORY: 1975 (59) 284; 1979 Act No. 180 Section 1; 1992 Act No. 467, Section 5, eff July 1, 1992.
SC Code § 46-13-45 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act|Section 46-13-45. Pesticide registration fees; classes of fees.

 There are two classes of pesticide registration fees as follows:  (1) Basic. All pesticide products are classified as basic pesticides, solely for determination of the annual registration fee. The classification may not affect a pesticide's state or federal classification as a general use pesticide or a restricted use pesticide. All registrants shall pay an annual basic registration fee of one hundred seventy-five dollars for each product registered. This fee may not be increased except by an act passed by the General Assembly other than the annual appropriations bill. This fee must be used to support the general regulatory enforcement and education programs of the Division of Regulatory and Public Service.  (2)(a) Special. In instances where identifiable types of pesticides require regulatory activities exceeding those provided by the general regulatory program, the director in consultation with pesticide registrants shall prepare and submit to the legislature a report containing:  (i) the identity of the particular types of pesticides and a listing of such pesticides which warrant special regulatory activity;  (ii) an evaluation and explanation of the special regulatory activity necessary, the approximate duration, and the costs of implementing and maintaining this activity;  (iii) a recommendation of the appropriate allocation of these costs; and  (iv) a recommendation of a special registration fee to collect the necessary amount to be paid by the registrants to fund the special regulatory activity.  (b) All special fees collected must be devoted exclusively to the special regulatory activities for which they were established and are not subject to any direct or indirect charges, costs, or assessments by any state agency. Special fees must be terminated when the special regulatory activities which these fees support are no longer required.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 325, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on May 21, 1996); 2005 Act No. 91, Section 1, eff May 26, 2005.
SC Code § 46-13-55 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act|Section 46-13-55. Regulation of structural pest control activity.

 Structural pest control activity must be regulated by the director in accordance with this chapter and the regulations promulgated by its authority. The director may promulgate the necessary regulations relating to structural pest control activity.  HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 155, Section 1, eff June 6, 1989.
SC Code § 46-13-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act|Section 46-13-70. Classification of certified applicators' licenses.

 The Director shall classify licenses to be issued to certified applicators under this chapter. Such classifications may include but not be limited to ground, aerial, or manual methods used by any licensee to apply pesticides or the use of pesticides to control pests.  HISTORY: 1975 (59) 284.
SC Code § 46-13-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act|Section 46-13-80. Expiration and renewal of licenses.

 (A) All licenses provided for in this chapter expire December thirty-first of the year dated to expire. A person holding a current valid license may renew the license upon payment of applicable fees and without reexamination.  (B) The director by regulation shall establish provisions, which may not include reexamination, unless required to do so under federal law, to ensure that certified applicators continue to meet the requirements of changing technology and to ensure a continuing level of competence and ability to use pesticides safely and properly.  (C) If a license is not renewed by April first of the calendar year following its expiration, the licensee shall take another examination. If application for renewal of a license is not filed before January first annually, a penalty of twenty-five percent of the original fee must be assessed.  HISTORY: 1975 (59) 284; 1979 Act No. 180 Section 10; 1980 Act No. 384; 1982 Act No. 466 Part II Section 49; 1995 Act No. 23, Section 2, eff April 4, 1995.
SC Code § 46-13-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act|Section 46-13-100. Financial responsibility required for commercial applicator's license.

 The director may not issue a commercial applicator's license until the applicant has furnished evidence of financial responsibility with the director which may include, but is not limited to, a surety bond or a liability insurance policy or certification protecting persons who may suffer legal damages as a result of the application of pesticides by the commercial applicator or his agents or employees.  (1) The amount of the financial responsibility provided in this section must be not less than twenty-five thousand dollars for property damage and public liability insurance. The director by regulation may increase the financial responsibility to not more than one hundred thousand dollars by category or classification. Financial responsibility must be maintained at not less than that sum at all times during the licensed period. The director must be notified ten days before a reduction or cancellation at the request of the applicant or cancellation or nonrenewal of surety financial responsibility by the surety or insurer. The director may accept a liability insurance policy or surety bond in the proper sum which has a deductible clause in an amount not exceeding one thousand dollars. If the applicant has not satisfied the requirement of the deductible clause it must not be accepted by the director unless the applicant furnishes the director with a surety bond or liability insurance which satisfies the amount of the deductible as to all claims that may arise in his application of pesticides. A surety bond or insurance policy must be issued by a company authorized to do business within this State. The bond must be filed with the department and exists for the benefit of a holder of a final judgment against the person who filed the bond for personal liability or property damages, or both, as contemplated in item (4). Aerial applicators insured or bonded under Section 55-8-50, may utilize the coverage provided by that policy or bond if the policy or bond specifically covers personal injury or property damage, or both, caused by the aerial application of pesticides in the required amount. The aerial applicator shall furnish appropriate documentation of the coverage to the director.  (2) The director may provide by regulation for self insurance.  (3) Nothing in this chapter relieves a person from liability for damage to the person or lands of another caused by the use of pesticides even though the use conforms to the regulations promulgated by the director.  (4) The insurance or bond coverage required of commercial applicators must provide specifically for personal injuries or property damages, or both, caused by the application of pesticides by the commercial applicator or his agents or employees. However, this requirement does not guarantee control of the pest for which the application is made.  HISTORY: 1975 (59) 284; 1992 Act No. 467, Section 3, eff July 1, 1992.
SC Code § 46-13-110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act|Section 46-13-110. Reporting of accidents and incidents.

 The Director may by regulation require the reporting of significant pesticide accidents or incidents to the Department of Health and Environmental Control.  HISTORY: 1975 (59) 284.
SC Code § 46-13-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act|Section 46-13-120. Records as to use of restricted use pesticides.

 The Director may require licensees to maintain records with respect to amount of restricted use pesticides used. Such records shall be kept for that period of time required by regulations promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency under Public Law 92-516 from the date of the purchase of the pesticide to which such records refer, and the Director or his designee shall, upon submitting a request in writing, have access to inspect and copy all records required to be maintained by this chapter.  HISTORY: 1975 (59) 284.
SC Code § 46-13-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act|Section 46-13-130. Reciprocity.

 The Director may issue a license or certificate on a reciprocal basis with other states and federal agencies without examination to a nonresident who furnishes evidence that he is licensed or certified in another state substantially in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; provided, that financial security as provided for in Section 46-13-100 is met.  Licenses or certifications issued pursuant to this subsection may be suspended or revoked in the same manner and on the same grounds as other licenses or certifications pursuant to this chapter, or upon suspension or revocation of the license, or certification of another state or the federal government supporting the issuance of a South Carolina license or certification.  HISTORY: 1975 (59) 284.
SC Code § 46-13-140 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act|Section 46-13-140. Exemptions from licensing requirements.

 A. The provisions of Section 46-13-60 relating to licenses and requirements for their issuance shall not apply to a doctor of veterinary medicine applying pesticides to animals during the normal course of his veterinary practice; provided, that he is not regularly engaged in the business of applying pesticides for hire amounting to a principal or regular occupation or does not publicly hold himself out as a pesticide applicator.  B. The provisions of Section 46-13-60 relating to licenses and requirements for their issuance shall not apply to medical personnel (both private and governmental) applying pesticides to man during the normal course of medical practice.  HISTORY: 1975 (59) 284.
SC Code § 46-13-160 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act|Section 46-13-160. Information and courses of instruction.

 The Cooperative Extension Service and other divisions of Clemson University shall, in cooperation with other public educational institutions and any other state agency, publish information and conduct short courses of instruction in the areas of knowledge required in Section 46-13-60.  HISTORY: 1975 (59) 284.
SC Code § 46-13-175 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act|Section 46-13-175. Discretion to make pesticides available for minor uses.

 The director shall use discretion to waive any provisions of this chapter, as necessary, to insure the availability of pesticides for minor uses.  HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 467, Section 7, eff July 1, 1992.
SC Code § 46-13-180 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act|Section 46-13-180. Penalties.

 (1) Criminal Penalty. Any person who wilfully violates the provisions of this chapter, including, but not limited to, working without the appropriate South Carolina Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License or South Carolina Pest Control Business License, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished as follows:  (a) for a first offense, by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars or imprisonment for not more than thirty days;  (b) for a second offense, by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or imprisonment for not more than sixty days;  (c) for a third or subsequent offense, by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or imprisonment for not more than ninety days.  (2) Civil Penalty. In addition to a denial, suspension, revocation, or modification of a license or certificate or any other penalty as set forth in this chapter, an applicant, a holder of a license or certificate, or a person who receives compensation for making a pesticide application on property who violates a provision of this chapter may be assessed a civil penalty by the director of not more than one thousand dollars for each offense. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to a homeowner who makes a pesticide application in his home in accordance with state and federal law.  HISTORY: 1975 (59) 284; 1979 Act No. 180 Section 12; 1989 Act No. 155, Section 3, eff June 6, 1989; 2017 Act No. 31 (S.570), Section 4, eff May 10, 2017.  Effect of Amendment  2017 Act No. 31, Section 4, in (1), substituted ", including, but not limited to, working without the appropriate South Carolina Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License or South Carolina Pest Control Business License, is" for "or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto shall be deemed", and made other nonsubstantive changes.
SC Code § 46-13-185 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act|Section 46-13-185. Prosecution of criminal violators; use of counsel.

 The director may prosecute criminal violators of this chapter and may use his own counsel in inferior courts but only when the defendant chooses to be represented by counsel. Counsel employed by the director may assist the solicitor, when requested, in general sessions court, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court.  HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 155, Section 2, eff June 6, 1989.
SC Code § 46-13-190 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act|Section 46-13-190. Subpoenas.

 The Director may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses or production of books, documents and records anywhere in the State in any hearing affecting the authority or privilege granted by a license or permit issued under the provisions of this chapter.  HISTORY: 1975 (59) 284.
SC Code § 46-13-200 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act|Section 46-13-200. Adjudication of alleged violations; disposal of condemned pesticides or devices.

 A. After service of a "stop sale, use, or removal" order is made upon any person, either that person, the registrant, or the Director may file an action in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county in which a violation of this chapter or regulations adopted thereunder is alleged to have occurred for an adjudication of the alleged violation. The court in such action may issue temporary or permanent injunctions mandatory or restraining, and such intermediate orders as it deems necessary or advisable. The court may order condemnation of any pesticide or device which does not meet the requirements of this chapter or regulations adopted thereunder.  B. If the pesticide or device is condemned, it shall, after entry of decree, be disposed of by destruction or sale as the court directs, and if such pesticide or device is sold, the proceeds, less costs including legal costs, shall be paid to the State treasury; provided, that the pesticide or device shall not be sold contrary to the provisions of this chapter or regulations adopted thereunder. Upon payment of costs and execution and delivery of a good and sufficient bond conditioned that the pesticide or device shall not be disposed of unlawfully, the court may direct that the pesticide or device be delivered to the owner thereof for relabeling, reprocessing, or otherwise bringing the product into compliance.  HISTORY: 1975 (59) 284.
SC Code § 46-13-210 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act|Section 46-13-210. Judicial review.

 A person aggrieved by action of the director in a contested case, as defined in Section 1-23-310, may obtain a review of the case pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act.  HISTORY: 1975 (59) 284; 1992 Act No. 467, Section 4, eff July 1, 1992.
SC Code § 46-13-220 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act|Section 46-13-220. Delegation of authority to employees of Clemson University.

 The functions vested in Clemson University by this chapter may, from time to time, be delegated to such employees of Clemson University as may be designated by the Director.  HISTORY: 1975 (59) 284.
SC Code § 46-13-230 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act|Section 46-13-230. Disposition of fees.

 All fees collected pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be retained by the Director of the Division of Regulatory and Public Service Programs of Clemson University and deposited in a separate fund for use in the administration of this chapter.  HISTORY: 1975 (59) 284.
SC Code § 46-13-240 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act|Section 46-13-240. Federal, interstate, and intrastate cooperation.

 The Director may cooperate, receive grants-in-aid, and enter into agreements with any agency of the federal government, of this State or its subdivisions, or with any agency of another state, to obtain assistance in the implementation of this chapter and in order:  A. To secure uniformity of regulations;  B. To cooperate in the enforcement of the Federal Pesticide Control Laws through the use of state and federal personnel and facilities and to implement cooperative enforcement programs;  C. To develop and administer state programs for training and certification of certified applicators consistent with federal standards;  D. To contract for training with other agencies including federal agencies for the purpose of training certified applicators;  E. To contract for monitoring pesticides for the national plan;  F. To prepare and submit state plans to meet federal certification standards; and  G. To regulate certified applicators.  HISTORY: 1975 (59) 284.
SC Code § 46-15-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 15 - Agricultural Marketing Generally|Section 46-15-10. General duties of Department of Agriculture.

 For the purpose of aiding, establishing and providing proper facilities for the efficient handling of farm and other food products in the interest of the farmer, consumer and general public and to assist in the disposal and sale of such products the Department of Agriculture shall be responsible for the implementation of the provisions of this chapter.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-200; 1975 (59) 258.
SC Code § 46-15-21 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 15 - Agricultural Marketing Generally|Section 46-15-21. Abolition of State Agricultural Marketing Commission.

 Effective July 1, 1975, the State Agricultural Marketing Commission is abolished and all powers, duties, assets and liabilities of the commission are devolved upon the Department of Agriculture to be exercised by the Commission of Agriculture.  HISTORY: 1977 Act No. 214 Section 8.
SC Code § 46-15-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 46 - Agriculture|Chapter 15 - Agricultural Marketing Generally|Section 46-15-30. Filing and posting of rules and regulations.

 Any rules and regulations made and promulgated under the provisions of paragraph (12) of Section 46-15-20 shall be filed with the Secretary of State and shall be posted in a conspicuous place in each market. When so filed and posted such rules and regulations shall have the force and effect of law.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-200.2; 1975 (59) 258.