South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 27 - CLEMSON UNIVERSITY STATE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH COMMISSION
Article 22 - QUARANTINE OF PHYTOPHAGOUS SNAILS
Section 27-5020 - Quarantine of Phytophagous Snails
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. Definitions
B. Regulated Areas
Movement of nursery stock, other plant material and articles capable of transporting phytophagous snails into South Carolina from the following areas is regulated:
C. Heliculture Prohibited
Raising, maintaining and/or holding phytophagous snails is prohibited.
D. Movement Prohibited
Movement of phytophagous snails in any stage of development is prohibited except for scientific purposes when moved under provisions of federal or state regulations.
E. Disposition
Regulated articles from quarantined areas that are infested with phytophagous snails or have been exposed to infestation by the pest may be ordered destroyed, fumigated or otherwise treated by the Director in accordance with Section 46-9-60, at the expense of the owner. The Director or his agent may allow regulated articles to move in sealed vehicles to designated safe markets under limited permit.
F. Conditions Governing Movement of Regulated Articles
Regulated articles shall not be moved into, within, or from South Carolina nor shall they be processed, planted or propagated except under conditions stipulated by the Director or his agent. Such conditions shall be consistent with the quarantine requirements of the exterior agency and shall be designed to prevent establishment or dissemination of phytophagous snails in South Carolina. Regulated articles shall be accompanied by valid certificates or inspection tags issued by the state of origin when such certificates are required under the quarantine or regulations of such agency.
G. Waiver of Requirements
When it has been determined by the Director or his agent that certifications or treatments are no longer necessary or desirable under the specified conditions of these regulations, he may waive the certification and/or treatment requirements on specified articles, products and items.
H. Compliance Agreement
As a condition of issuance of certificates or permits for the movement of regulated articles, any person engaged in purchasing, assembling, exchanging, handling, processing, utilizing, treating, or moving such articles may be required to sign a compliance agreement stipulating that he will maintain such safeguards against the establishment and dissemination of phytophagous snails and comply with such conditions as to the maintenance of identity, handling, and subsequent movement of such articles and the cleaning and treatment of means of conveyance and containers used in the transportation of such articles as may be required by the inspector.
I. Violations
Violations of this regulation will be punished in accordance with Section 46-9-90.