§ 46-1-10 Definitions
§ 46-1-20 Stealing crops from the field
§ 46-1-30 Stealing melons or fruit
§ 46-1-40 Stealing tobacco plants from beds
§ 46-1-50 Injuring or burning turpentine farms
§ 46-1-60 Making away with or disposing of produce before paying
§ 46-1-70 Factors or commission merchants failing to account for produce
§ 46-1-75 Damage or destruction of farm product, research facility, or research equipment unlawful; penalty; definitions
§ 46-1-80 Destruction of produce by accident or taking of produce by force as defense to prosecutions under Sections 46-1-60 and 46-1-70
§ 46-1-90 Fines from State Agricultural Fair to go to its treasurer
§ 46-1-100 Importation for sale of agricultural products below minimum standards of state of origin prohibited
§ 46-1-110 Enforcement of Sections 46-1-100 to 46-1-120
§ 46-1-120 Penalties for violating Sections 46-1-100 to 46-1-120
§ 46-1-130 Burial of migrant agricultural workers
§ 46-1-131 Driving vehicle through planted fields by an unauthorized person prohibited; penalties
§ 46-1-140 Requirement that irrigation systems designed or used for application of fertilizer, pesticide, or chemicals be equipped with anti-syphon device
§ 46-1-150 Time for compliance with Section 46-1-140
§ 46-1-160 South Carolina Farm Aid Fund; Farm Aid Advisory Board; definitions
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 46 > Chapter 1 - General Provisions; Offenses

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Recess: A temporary interruption of the legislative business.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.