South Carolina § 46-27-420 - Analysis of samples; how samples are taken.
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§ 46-27-420. Analysis of samples; how samples are taken.
The Commissioner shall annually cause to be analyzed at least one sample so taken of every commercial feed that is found, sold or offered or exposed for sale in this State under the provisions of Articles 1 to 9 of this chapter. The samples, not less than one pound in weight, shall be taken from not less than ten bags or packages, or if there be less than ten bags or packages, then from each bag or package, if it be in bag or package form, or if such commercial feed be in bulk, then from ten different places of the lot.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 3-632; 1952 Code SECTION 3-632; 1942 Code SECTION 6595; 1932 Code SECTION 6595; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 3505; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 2428; 1910 (26) 613; 1936 (39) 1615; 1941 (42) 119; 1979 Act No. 155 SECTION 1.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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