South Carolina § 46-41-120 - Grounds for refusal; suspension or revocation of license.

§ 46-41-120. Grounds for refusal; suspension or revocation of license.

The Commissioner may decline to grant a license or may suspend or revoke a license already granted if he is satisfied that the applicant or licensee has either:

(1) Suffered a money judgment to be entered against him upon which execution has been returned unsatisfied; or

(2) Made false charges for handling or services rendered; or

(3) Failed to account promptly and properly, or to make settlements with any producer; or

(4) Made any false statement or statements as to condition, quality or quantity of goods received or held for sale when he could have ascertained the true condition, quality or quantity by reasonable inspection; or

(5) Made any false or misleading statement as to market conditions or service rendered; or

(6) Been guilty of a fraud in the attempt to produce or the procurement of a license; or

(7) Directly or indirectly sold agricultural products received on consignment or on a net return basis for his own account, without prior authority from the producer, consigning such products, or without notifying such producer; or

(8) Failed to remain acceptable for coverage under the surety bond required by Section 46-41-60 or to cooperate with the bond provider.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 3-762; 1967 (55) 349; 1981 Act No. 156 SECTION 25.