South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 27 - CLEMSON UNIVERSITY STATE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH COMMISSION
Article 16 - LIVESTOCK MARKETS
Subarticle I - LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKETS
Section 27-1031 - Permits

(A) Permit--Any person or persons, firm or corporation wishing to operate a Livestock Auction Market shall make written application for a permit to operate said market to the State Veterinarian outlining the day or days of each week auction sales will be held and the facilities available for handling the various species of livestock offered for sale. All applications for a permit to operate a market shall be accompanied by a copy of the plans and specifications in detail of said Livestock Auction Market and premises. Livestock Auction Markets operating under permits obtained prior to the writing of these regulations shall be exempt from the provisions of 27-1031 of these regulations unless such existing permit should be revoked by the Technical Livestock Committee.

(B) Inspection of Livestock Auction Markets by Technical Livestock Committee--Upon inspection of the Livestock Auction Market by the Technical Livestock Committee or its agents, if it is found that suitable facilities are available and put in use as described under 27-1032 of Subarticle I of these regulations, a permit for operation of said Livestock Auction Market shall be issued by the State Veterinarian.

(C) Revocation of Permits--All permits issued and previously issued by the Technical Livestock Committee shall be valid unless revoked by the Technical Livestock Committee for lack of cooperation in complying with the law, rules and regulations.

(D) Display of Permit--The Livestock Auction Market Operator shall display the permit for operation in a suitable place for public inspection.