South Carolina General Assembly
109th Session, 1991-1992

Bill 1226


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                    Current Status

Introducing Body:               Senate
Bill Number:                    1226
Primary Sponsor:                Reese
Type of Legislation:            GB
Subject:                        Horses, testing of
Residing Body:                  Senate
Computer Document Number:       NO5/8030.BD
Introduced Date:                Jan 28, 1992
Last History Body:              Senate
Last History Date:              Mar 30, 1992
Last History Type:              Committee Report:   Favorable with
                                                         amendment
Scope of Legislation:           Statewide
All Sponsors:                   Reese
                                Courtney
                                Gilbert
Type of Legislation:            General Bill



History


 Bill  Body    Date          Action Description              CMN
 ----  ------  ------------  ------------------------------  ---
 1226  Senate  Mar 30, 1992  Committee Report: Favorable     01
                             with amendment
 1226  Senate  Jan 28, 1992  Introduced, read first time,    01
                             referred to Committee

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COMMITTEE REPORT

March 30, 1992

S. 1226

Introduced by SENATORS Reese, Courtney and Gilbert

S. Printed 3/30/92--S.

Read the first time January 28, 1992.

THE COMMITTEE ON

AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 1226), to amend Section 47-13-1350, as amended, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to testing of horses before entry into South Carolina, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:

/SECTION 1. Section 47-13-1350 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 375 of 1990, is further amended to read:

"Section 47-13-1350. It is unlawful to enter the State with any a horse unless the horse has been tested for equine infectious anemia and reacted negatively within six twelve months before entry. The state veterinarian, with the advice of the commanding officer of the State Highway Patrol, shall promulgate regulations to provide for the enforcement of this section."

SECTION 2. Section 47-13-1370 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 375 of 1990, is further amended to read:

"Section 47-13-1370. (A) All horses must be accompanied by written proof of an approved negative test for equine infectious anemia when entering any a public assembly of horses. These public assemblies include, but are not limited to, shows, fairs, organized trail rides, rodeos, and other exhibitions, as well as organized sales. Animals moving directly to a slaughter plant or assembly point for slaughter which has been specifically approved specifically by the state veterinarian are not subject to the negative test requirement. The owner, operator, or person in charge of these shows, fairs, organized trail rides, rodeos, and other exhibitions, organized sales, and other public places where horses are assembled shall require that each animal be accompanied by an official certificate showing that it has been negative to an approved test for equine infectious anemia within the last six twelve months. This testing requirement does not apply to horses offered for sale at approved auction markets. These horses must be tested as provided in subsection (C).

(B) Horses which are permanently maintained permanently at a public stable or other public facility must be tested for equine infectious anemia each twelve months.

(C) A horse offered for sale at approved auction markets must have a blood sample drawn each time the horse is offered for sale. The blood sample must be drawn by the market's veterinarian at the seller's expense."/

Amend title to conform.

JOHN C. LAND, III, for Committee.

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 47-13-1350, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TESTING OF HORSES BEFORE ENTRY INTO SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 47-13-1370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROOF OF TESTS FOR EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA FOR A PUBLIC ASSEMBLY OF HORSES, SO AS TO REQUIRE A BLOOD SAMPLE DRAWN EACH TIME A HORSE IS OFFERED FOR SALE AT APPROVED AUCTION MARKETS.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Section 47-13-1350 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 375 of 1990, is further amended to read:

"Section 47-13-1350. It is unlawful to enter the State with any a horse unless the horse has been tested for equine infectious anemia and reacted negatively within six months before entry, except as provided in Section 47-13-1370(C). The state veterinarian, with the advice of the commanding officer of the State Highway Patrol, shall promulgate regulations to provide for the enforcement of this section."

SECTION 2. Section 47-13-1370 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 375 of 1990, is further amended to read:

"Section 47-13-1370. (A) All horses must be accompanied by written proof of an approved negative test for equine infectious anemia when entering any a public assembly of horses. These public assemblies include, but are not limited to, shows, fairs, organized trail rides, rodeos, and other exhibitions, as well as organized sales. Animals moving directly to a slaughter plant or assembly point for slaughter which has been specifically approved specifically by the state veterinarian are not subject to the negative test requirement. The owner, operator, or person in charge of these shows, fairs, organized trail rides, rodeos, and other exhibitions, organized sales, and other public places where horses are assembled shall require that each animal be accompanied by an official certificate showing that it has been negative to an approved test for equine infectious anemia within the last six months.

(B) Horses which are permanently maintained permanently at a public stable or other public facility must be tested for equine infectious anemia each twelve months.

(C) A horse offered for sale at approved auction markets must have a blood sample drawn each time the horse is offered for sale. The blood sample must be drawn by the market's veterinarian at the seller's expense."

SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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