South Carolina General Assembly
117th Session, 2007-2008

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Bill 1288

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COMMITTEE REPORT

April 17, 2008

S. 1288

Introduced by Senator Gregory

S. Printed 4/17/08--S.

Read the first time April 15, 2008.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON FISH, GAME AND FORESTRY

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 1288) to amend Section 50-11-1920, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to the sale under certain conditions of exotic farm-raised venison and penalties, 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 SECTION 1 and inserting:

/SECTION    1.    Section 50-11-1920 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding a new subsection appropriately lettered to read:

"( )    The provisions of this section also do not apply to the sale or purchase of already processed and packaged pet foods or pet treats containing imported exotic farm-raised venison. Any product offered pursuant to this subsection must have an official product registration issued by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. Any product offered pursuant to this subsection also must be referred to as being from exotic farm-raised venison or with a similar designation indicating the origin of the product."    /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

CHAUNCEY K. GREGORY for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-1920, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF EXOTIC FARM-RAISED VENISON AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROHIBITIONS OF THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO THE SALE OR PURCHASE OF PROCESSED PET FOODS OR PET TREATS CONTAINING EXOTIC FARM-RAISED VENISON, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REGISTRATION AND LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF THIS EXCEPTION.

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

SECTION    1.    Section 50-11-1920 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding a new subsection appropriately lettered to read:

"( )    The provisions of this section also do not apply to the sale or purchase of processed pet foods or pet treats containing exotic farm-raised venison. Any product offered pursuant to this subsection must have an official product registration issued by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. Any product offered pursuant to this subsection also must be referred to as being from exotic farm-raised venison or with a similar designation indicating the origin of the product."

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

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