S.C. Code Regs. 27-15. Penalties

Any person, firm or corporation found guilty of violating the provisions of this quarantine shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by law as provided by the Crop Pest Commission Act of 1912. ARTICLE 3 Tomato Plants—Shipment Control 27-20. [Inspection and Approval of Tomato Transplants.] All tomato transplants moved into South Carolina must be inspected periodically and approved as being reasonably free from injurious insects, nematodes, and plant diseases, except that no tolerance shall be allowed for late blight (Phytopthora infestans). Other diseases may be placed into the zero tolerance category by supplemental regulations at a later date and will be so indicated by a supplemental list. The final inspection shall be made not more than three (3) days prior to pulling. 27-21. [Inspection Certificate for Imported Tomato Plants.] All tomato plants shipped into South Carolina must have attached to each container a valid inspection certificate issued by the state of origin. Each load must have a master certificate giving the total number of containers, the point of origin, consignor and consignee. 27-22. [Spraying or Dusting with Approved Fungicide.] Certified tomato plants must be sprayed or dusted with an approved fungicide starting when the first true leaves appear, and from 5 to 7 days thereafter and a pre-pulling application made from 2 to 3 days prior to pulling. 27-23. [Confiscation.] All tomato plants not bearing valid certificates of inspection and certification shall be confiscated upon interception. 27-24. [Violations.] Any person or firm who shall violate these regulations shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction will be punished by law as provided by the Crop Pest Commission Act of 1912. ARTICLE 4 Tobacco Plants—Shipment Control