South Carolina Administrative Code

27-1. Definitions. A. ‘‘Area’’ means apiary, beeyard, colony, organized or otherwise, or any other place where bees are found to colonize. B. ‘‘Commission’’ means S. C. State Crop Pest Commission, as designated by the Board of Trustees of Clemson University or any other officers,…

27-10. Five-leafed Pines. When the South Carolina State Crop Pest Commission shall determine that there are five-leafed pines now growing in any area in the State, or that such pines are to be grown by a nursery or are to be planted for reforestation purposes in such area, and fu…

27-100. Definitions. A. ‘‘Certificate’’ means a document issued or authorized to be issued by an inspector to allow the movement of regulated articles to any destination. B. ‘‘Compliance Agreement’’ means a written agreement between an individual, or concern engaged in growing, d…

27-1000. Peanut Seed Certification Standards. I. Application of General Certification Standards The General Certification Standards, Clemson University Regulation 27-190, are basic and applicable and together with the following specific standards constitute the standards for cert…

27-1001. Sweet Potato Certification Standards. I. Application of General Certification Standards The General Certification Standards, Clemson University Regulation 27-190, are basic and applicable. II. Land Requirements A. Sweet potato stock eligible for certification must be pro…

27-1002. Small Grain Certification Standards (Wheat, Oats, Barley, Rye, and Triticale). I. Application of General Certification Standards The General Certification Standards, Clemson University Regulation 27-190, are basic and applicable and together with the following specific s…

27-1003. Soybean Certification Standards. I. Application of General Certification Standards The General Certification Standards, Clemson University Regulation 27-190, as adopted are basic and applicable and together with the following standards constitute the standards for certif…

27-1004. Tobacco Seed (Including Hybrids) Certification Standards. I. Application of General Certification Standards A. The General Certification Standards, Clemson University Regulation 27-190, are basic and applicable. B. The General Standards are modified as follows: Productio…

27-1005. Certification Standards for Hemp (Cannabis Sativa L. Subsp. Sativa). I. Application of Genetic Certification Standards A. The General Certification Standards, Clemson University Regulation 27-190, as adopted are basic and applicable and together with the following specif…

27-101. Regulated Articles. A. The Japanese beetle ( popillia japonica Newm.) in any living stage. B. Soil, humus, compost, and manure (except when commercially packaged). C. All plants with roots (except bareroot plants free from soil). ‘‘Free from soil’’ as used in the regulati…

27-1010. General. A. These regulations promulgate requirements, procedures and/or definitions as authorized by applicable chapters of Title 47, S. C. Code of Laws (1976), as amended. Adherence to these regulations is mandatory, unless otherwise specifically indicated. B. Definiti…

27-1011. Diseases and Health Documentation. (See generally § 47-4-60). See SCSR 49-12 Doc. No. 5442, effective December 1, 2025, for 90 days, which promulgated an emergency amendment to SC ADC 27-1011, temporarily updating equid movement safeguards to heighten awareness of the EH…

27-1012. Animal/Poultry Quarantines (Other Than Garbage Feeding Quarantine) (See generally § 47-4-70). A. Definitions 1. See Code Section 47-4-20 (12) 2. See Regulation 27-1010 B. B. Any duly authorized representative of the State Veterinarian may order a temporary quarantine of …

27-1013. Importation of Livestock. A. Definitions. See Code § 47-4-20 and Regulation 27-1010. B. General. All livestock, as defined by 47-4-20(7), must, upon importation into the state, be accompanied by a CVI or an HP, unless specifically excepted herein. C. Where these regulati…

27-1014. Importation of Poultry. A. All poultry defined in the Provisions of the National Poultry Improvement Plan entering the State shall be U. S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean or equivalent or be accompanied with a CVI stating the poultry was tested negative for pullorum and typhoid …

27-1015. Public Livestock Markets. A. Categories-Public Livestock Markets consist of these categories: Livestock Auction Markets; Livestock Slaughter Assembly Points; Dealers; Expositions; and Miscellaneous. B. Definitions-See § 47-4-10 and Regulation 27-1010 for additional defin…

27-1016. Equine Facilities. A. General. These regulations are promulgated in accordance with S. C. Code Title 47, Chapters 4 and 13. Violations shall be punished in accordance with § 47-4-140. B. Definition. 1. Horse-for the purpose of this Article, ‘‘horse’’ means any member of …

27-1017. Covering the Admission of Poultry. 1. To facilitate the provisions of (R750,H3489) Section 2(b), and to protect the health of the poultry industry within the State of South Carolina and to protect the consumers of South Carolina egg products, all started poultry (poultry…

27-1018. Covering the Shipment of Dogs Into the State. 1. All dogs to be transported or moved into the state for any purpose shall be admitted only when accompanied by an approved health certificate stating that the dog or dogs did not originate within an area under quarantine fo…

27-1019. Wild Animals. 1. Wild animals and semi-wild animals under domestication or in custody may be imported into the state when accompanied by an approved health certificate.

27-102. Conditions Governing the Movement of Regulated Articles. A. Certificate or Permit Required A certificate or permit must accompany the movement of regulated articles from any regulated area into or through any point outside thereof. Regulated articles originating outside o…

27-1020. Intrastate Movement of Certain Animals. A. Sheep and Goats 1. Definitions a. Commercial hair sheep. Any commercial sheep with hair rather than wool that is either a full- blooded hair sheep or that resulted from the cross of a hair sheep with a white-faced wool sheep. b.…

27-1021. Modified Live Virus Hog Cholera Vaccine. No modified live virus hog cholera vaccine shall be sold or distributed within the State except to an individual who holds a valid hog cholera vaccine permit from the State Veterinarian.

27-1022. State Poultry Products Inspection Regulation. A. Definitions. 1. Commission means the State Livestock-Poultry Health Commission, Clemson University. 2. Director means the Director, Livestock-Poultry Health Programs, Clemson University. B. Adoption of Federal Poultry Prod…

27-1023. State Meat Inspection Regulation. A. Definitions. 1. Commission means the State Livestock-Poultry Health Commission, Clemson University. 2. Director means the Director, Livestock-Poultry Health Programs, Clemson University. 3. Custom Processor means the custom preparatio…

27-1024. Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis—Embargo Notice. Effective on or after August 31, 1971, the embargo on the movement of equine species into South Carolina will only apply to those states where Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis has been confirmed. Horses from those st…

27-1025. Cervidae Entering South Carolina. A. Definitions: 1. ‘‘Accredited Herd’’ - A herd that has passed at least three (3) consecutive official tuberculosis tests of all eligible animals conducted at 10 to 14 month intervals, has no evidence of bovine tuberculosis, and meets t…

27-1026. Quarantine of Garbage-Fed Swine. 1. General. This regulation is for the protection of the public health and animal health. It shall not in any way be construed to prevent an individual owner from feeding his swine his own household garbage; however, such swine must be fo…

27-1027. Importation of Ratites (Ostrich, Emu, Rhea and Other Flightless Birds in the Family Ratitae). (1) Effective immediately, no ratite may be imported into the State of South Carolina for any purpose unless the animal is accompanied by an Official Certificate of Veterinary I…

27-1028. Animal Proteins Prohibited in Ruminant Feeds. A. Definitions. (1) Protein derived from mammalian tissues means any protein-containing portion of mammalian animals, excluding: Blood and blood products; gelatin; inspected meat products which have been cooked and offered fo…

27-1029. Preapproval Requirements for Officials Meat & Poultry Establishments. A. Drawings and Information to be Furnished. Each applicant for inspection shall submit to the Director a set of complete drawings containing the floor plans of the establishment for which inspection i…

27-103. Disposition of Certificates and Permits. In all cases, certificates and permits shall be furnished by the carrier to the consignee at the destination of the shipment.

27-1030. Definition of Terms to be Used in All Subarticles of These Rules and Regula- tions. (A) Livestock Auction Market Defined—A Livestock Auction Market shall be deemed to be a market operated by a person or persons, firm or corporation, that shall on a regularly scheduled da…

27-1031. Permits. (A) Permit—Any person or persons, firm or corporation wishing to operate a Livestock Auction Market shall make written application for a permit to operate said market to the State Veterinarian outlining the day or days of each week auction sales will be held and…

27-1032. Facilities for Handling Livestock and for Cleaning and Disinfecting of Livestock Auction Markets. (A) Facilities—Proper facilities for handling livestock shall consist of suitable pens in sufficient numbers for holding each species of livestock apart and separate. Separa…

27-1033. Records. (A) Records—Records shall be maintained according to § 47-11-80 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina. The term ‘‘complete record’’ as stated in the law shall include the complete name and mailing address of buyers and sellers of all livestock.

27-1034. Livestock Auction Market Veterinarian. (A) Who Shall Provide the Services of the Livestock Auction Market Veterinarian—The Clemson University Livestock-Poultry Health Division shall furnish the services of a veterinarian to attend the Livestock Auction Market on the day …

27-1035. Specific Regulations Covering the Handling, Treating, Testing and Examination of Cattle. (A) Brucellosis Testing—Upon request of the buyer or seller and/or according to the provisions of 27-1035 of these regulations the Livestock Auction Market Veterinarian shall take a …

27-1036. Specific Rules and Regulations Regarding the Sale of Swine. (A) Swine to Be Treated Against Hog Cholera Except as Noted Under Paragraphs B, C, D, and I— All swine entered into a Livestock Auction Market for other than immediate slaughter shall be inoculated against hog c…

27-1037. Guarantee of Health Status. The Livestock Auction Market Operator, the Technical Livestock Committee, the State Veterinarian, or any of their employees, agents, or authorized representatives, shall not be held responsible for or guarantee the health status of any animals…

27-1038. Penalties Any person or persons, firm or corporation who shall operate a Livestock Auction Market contrary to the above rules and regulations, and who shall fail to cooperate with the State Veterinarian, his assistant duly authorized representative, and/or the Technical …

27-104. Movement for Scientific Purposes. Regulated articles may be moved for experimental or scientific purposes in accordance with specified conditions provided a permit is securely attached to the container of such articles or to the article itself.

27-1040. Definition of Terms to be Used in Subarticle II. (A) Definition of a Daily Sales Barn—A Daily Sales Barn shall be deemed to be a market that shall on a continuing daily basis or on several days of each week purchase livestock from the general public, such livestock being…

27-1041. Permits. (A) Permits Described—On or after August 1, 1962, any person, persons, firm or corporation wishing to operate a Daily Sales Barn shall make written application to the State Veterinarian and shall show the full name and address of all persons having a financial i…

27-1042. Facilities for Handling Livestock and for Cleaning and Disinfecting the Daily Sales Barn. (A) Facilities—Proper facilities for handling livestock shall consist of suitable pens in sufficient numbers for holding species of livestock apart and separate. Separate pens shall…

27-1043. Records. (A) Records—Records shall be maintained according to § 47-11-80 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina and shall be further maintained as specifically required by the State Veterinarian.

27-1044. Daily Sales Barn Veterinarian. (A) Daily Sales Barn Veterinarian—The Daily Sales Barn Operator shall on a private treaty basis employ the services of a licensed, accredited veterinarian and such veterinarian shall be one who is approved by the State Veterinarian. (B) Dut…