South Carolina General Assembly
115th Session, 2003-2004

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Bill 4981

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COMMITTEE REPORT

April 14, 2004

H. 4981

Introduced by Rep. Witherspoon

S. Printed 4/14/04--H.

Read the first time March 17, 2004.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NATURAL

RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4981) to amend Section 47-17-90, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to exemptions from provisions requiring meat inspection, so as to further provide for, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

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

WILLIAM D. WITHERSPOON for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 47-17-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM PROVISIONS REQUIRING MEAT INSPECTION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE EXEMPTION FROM INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN REGARD TO THE SLAUGHTER OF LIVESTOCK OF A PRODUCER'S OWN RAISING FOR HIS OWN USE.

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

SECTION    1.    Section 47-17-90(1) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"(1)    To livestock slaughtered by any producer on the farm for the personal or family use of such owner. To the slaughter on his own premises of livestock of his own raising, and the preparation and transportation in intrastate commerce of the carcasses, parts thereof, meat and meat food products of such livestock exclusively for use by him, members of his immediate household and his nonpaying guests and employees."

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

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