S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-43.500.50

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 61-43.500.50 - Other Requirements

A. An integrator or integrating company shall not knowingly provide animals to an animal facility that does not hold a valid agricultural permit and an approval to operate from the Department. Any existing, unexpired contracts may be fulfilled, but the integrator may not renew the contract until the facility has obtained a valid permit and approval to operate. If an integrator knowingly provides animals to an animal facility that does not hold a valid permit, the Department may require the integrator to remove the animals from the facility and be subject to Part 500.60.

B. The integrator or integrating company shall take reasonable steps to ensure that the animal facilities that are under contract with the company are certified, trained, and educated on compliance with their permit to include the following:

1. Notify growers of their responsibility to update their Animal Facility Management Plan and permit if changes are made in the operation of the farm; and

2. Provide information on technical assistance to its growers on compliance and assist the producers in selecting a corrective action.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-43.500.50

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 45, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/28/2021.