South Carolina General Assembly
116th Session, 2005-2006

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Bill 3901


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A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 46-15-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS GROWN IN ANOTHER STATE MAY BE SOLD AT ROADSIDE MARKETS OR LOCAL STANDS IN THIS STATE BY THE OUT-OF-STATE PRODUCER OR HIS AUTHORIZED AGENCY IN THE SAME MANNER IN-STATE PRODUCERS ARE PERMITTED TO SELL SUCH PRODUCTS ONLY IF THE OTHER STATE PERMITS AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS FROM THIS STATE THE SAME PRIVILEGE AS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

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

SECTION    1.    Chapter 15, Title 46 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 46-15-65.    Agricultural products grown in another state may be sold at roadside markets or local stands in this State by the out-of-state producer or his authorized agency in the same manner in-state producers are permitted to sell such products, only if the other state permits agricultural producers from this State the same privilege as determined by the Department of Agriculture. Otherwise, the out-of-state producer must comply with all licensing and other regulatory requirements of the department."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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