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S.C. Code Ann. § 39-26-130

Penalties for violations of chapter

Known as the South Carolina Produce Safety Act

The act spans §§ 39–39 (17 sections).

2017 Act No. 92 (H.4003), SECTION 1, eff May 19, 2017.

For the repeal of this section, see Sections 39-26-140 and 39-26-160.

A person who wilfully violates the provisions of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars for each violation as determined by the department. Any person wilfully violating this section also is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days. The criminal penalty does not apply for violations of state regulations.

Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.