South Carolina § 47-13-390 Procedure in event prescribed appraisal method is unsatisfactory to owner.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 47-13-390 — Procedure in event prescribed appraisal method is unsatisfactory to owner.

South Carolina § 47-13-390

Title 47ANIMALS, LIVESTOCK, AND POULTRY

Ch. 13DISEASES AND INFECTIONS

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S.C. Code Ann. § 47-13-390 (2026).

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If the method of appraisal prescribed by Section 47-13-380 is unsatisfactory to the owner, within twenty-four hours after receipt of notice from the State Veterinarian, the owner may file with the State Livestock-Poultry Health Commission a protest stating under oath, to the best of his knowledge and belief, the animal is not infected with tuberculosis or glanders. If the animal is killed an autopsy must be held by three experts who must be graduate veterinarians of a recognized college. One must be appointed and paid by the owner, one must be appointed by the State Veterinarian and paid by the State, and one must be the State Veterinarian or his assistant. These three experts shall appraise the animal before it is killed at its actual cash value, and if the autopsy shows the animal is fre

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If the method of appraisal prescribed by Section 47-13-380 is unsatisfactory to the owner, within twenty-four hours after receipt of notice from the State Veterinarian, the owner may file with the State Livestock-Poultry Health Commission a protest stating under oath, to the best of his knowledge and belief, the animal is not infected with tuberculosis or glanders. If the animal is killed an autopsy must be held by three experts who must be graduate veterinarians of a recognized college. One must be appointed and paid by the owner, one must be appointed by the State Veterinarian and paid by the State, and one must be the State Veterinarian or his assistant. These three experts shall appraise the animal before it is killed at its actual cash value, and if the autopsy shows the animal is free entirely from the disease, the cash value of the animal immediately before the killing must be paid to the owner by the State, less the value of the carcass.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 6-429; 1952 Code SECTION 6-429; 1942 Code SECTION 5806-33; 1932 Code SECTION 1338; Cr. C. '22 SECTIONS 146, 228; Cr. C. '12 SECTIONS 294, 522; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 370; R. S. 516; 1890 (20) 709; 1909 (26) 209; 1919 (31) 92; 1948 (45) 1888; 1994 Act No. 362, SECTION 14, eff May 3, 1994.