A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-11-1920, RELATING TO THE SALE OF EXOTIC FARM-RAISED VENISON, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.

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

SECTION 1.   Section 50-11-1920 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding

   (H) The provisions of this section do not apply to the retail sale of white-tailed deer organ meat, packaged as pet treats, by official establishments certified by the State Livestock-Poultry Health Division, Clemson University, or the United States Department of Agriculture. The official establishment first must obtain an annual permit from the department, at no cost. For the purposes of this subsection organ meat is defined as white-tailed deer heart, kidney, liver, lung, and spleen. Any product offered for sale pursuant to this subsection must bear the name of the official establishment and have an official product registration as required by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.

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

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