South Carolina Statutes
§ 47-4-160 — Livestock and poultry regulation; local laws and ordinances preempted; exceptions.
South Carolina·Title 47 ANIMALS, LIVESTOCK, AND POULTRY·Ch. 4 STATE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH COMMISSION
(A)For the purposes of this section, "care and handling" means accepted animal husbandry practices.
(B)Units of local government in this State may not enact ordinances, orders, or other regulations concerning the care and handling of livestock and poultry.
(C)It is the intent of the General Assembly to occupy the field of regulation of care and handling of livestock and poultry. All local laws and ordinances related to the regulation of and the enforcement of the care and handling of livestock and poultry in this State are preempted and superseded by laws enacted by the General Assembly and regulations promulgated by state agencies pursuant to those laws.
(D)The provisions of this section do not apply to Chapter 45, Title 46 concerning nuisance suits related to agricultural operations,
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2009 Act No. 75, SECTION 1, eff June 16, 2009.
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