It is unlawful for a dealer in agricultural products to engage in that business without a state license issued by the commissioner. This requirement applies to all dealers in agricultural products who are not exempted by Sections 46-41-20 and 46-41-25. (1) A person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor for a first offense and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than three years, or both. (2) Conviction for a second or subsequent offense is a felony and the person must be imprisoned not more than five years and fined not more than five thousand dollars. HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-753; 1967 (55) 349; 1968 (55) 2499; 1981 Act No. 156 Section 18; 1993 Act No. 184, Section 78, eff January 1, 1994.
South Carolina Legal Code