# S.C. Code Ann. § 46-10-40: SECTION 46-10-40. Powers of commission

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T46_C10_S46-10-40

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 46-10-40
- **Heading:** SECTION 46-10-40. Powers of commission
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 46-10-40

## Text

The commission, either independently or in cooperation with counties or political subdivisions thereof, cities, towns, farmers' associations or similar organizations, individuals, federal agencies or agencies of other states, may carry out operations or measures to locate, suppress, control or eradicate, or to prevent or retard the spread of pests.

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