For the purpose of this article, the following words and terms shall have the meaning indicated, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

(a) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation or association;

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 47-11-320

  • 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.
  • 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.

(b) "Public livestock market" means a place where livestock may be assembled for sale by any means generally recognized by the farm community and the trade;

(c) "Livestock" means cattle or swine;

(d) "Grade" means the standard by which the quality of livestock may be determined;

(e) "Department" means the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.

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