Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024
Section 5-30 - Definition of TermsTerms used in this marketing order shall be as defined in the Act and as follows:
a. "Act" means the South Carolina Agricultural Commodities Marketing Act of 1968 (R1363, H2681).b. "Affected area" means and includes the entire area of the State of South Carolina.c. "Board" means the South Carolina Sweet Potato Board established pursuant to the provisions of $ 46-17-190 and 5-31 of this Marketing Order.d. "Bushel", "Unit", and "Affected Unit" are synonymous and mean and include one (1) Standard S. C. Bushel of Sweet Potatoes; being 50 pounds by weight.e. "Commission" means the Agriculture Commission of South Carolina.f. "Marketing season" means the twelve (12) month fiscal year beginning upon the first day of January of any year and ending upon the last day of December, both dates inclusive.g. "Producer" or "Affected Producer" includes any individual or organization engaged in the business of producing or marketing sweet potatoes in South Carolina for sale within and without the State. In addition, the provisions of this Order related to containers for sweet potatoes, labeling of such containers, grading, selling, and marketing shall be applicable to all sweet potatoes sold in this State without regard to the geographic area of production.h. "Sale" or "Sold" means a transaction wherein the property in or to sweet potatoes is transferred from the producer to a purchaser for consideration. "Sale" or "Sold" shall also include an agreement to acquire such sweet potatoes for a consideration.i. "Sweet potatoes" means and includes all kinds and varieties of green and cured sweet potatoes grown in the affected area, and all kinds and varieties of green and cured sweet potatoes marketed in the State of South Carolina regardless of the geographic area of production.j. "Public Market Type Facility" means and includes any agricultural marketing facility where fruits and vegetables and/or any food items are offered for sale, sold, or distributed whether at wholesale or retail prices; and any wholesale or retail store, outlet, supermarket, manufacturing or similar establishment where items of food, goods, wares, merchandise, fruits, and vegetables are offered for sale, sold, or distributed.