South Carolina § 39-15-470 - Purchase or receipt of containers marked or branded from other than registered owner.
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§ 39-15-470. Purchase or receipt of containers marked or branded from other than registered owner.
It is unlawful for a person to receive or purchase a field box, crate, container, or receptacle marked or branded with a registered mark or brand as provided in this article from a person other than the registered owner or his duly authorized agent. Proof of such receipt or purchase is prima facie evidence that the person received or purchased the item with knowledge that it was stolen or embezzled property.
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 66-227; 1952 Code SECTION 66-227; 1942 Code SECTION 6675-7; 1938 (40) 1769; 1993 Act No. 184, SECTION 222, eff January 1, 1994.
Effect of Amendment
The 1993 amendment rewrote this section so as to change the maximum term of imprisonment to conform to the classification established for each offense.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 39-15-470 ("Purchase or receipt of containers marked or branded from other than registered owner.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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