South Carolina § 39-31-10 - Definitions.
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§ 39-31-10. Definitions.
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter:
(1) The term "rice" means all types of milled rice as defined in the United States standards for milled rice, Federal Register, May 3, 1951 and May 28, 1952, also "parboiled rice," "converted rice," "precooked rice" and "broken rice" which are intended for human consumption;
(2) The term "bulk rice" means rice as defined in item (1) of this section and sold in bags containing fifty pounds or more or rice, in any size of package, which is insufficiently clean for human use without washing;
(3) The term "appropriate Federal agency" means the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, or any other Federal agency, charged with the enforcement and administration of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act; and
(4) The term "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture of this State.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 32-1561; 1956 (49) 1630.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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