Section 46-17-410. Jurisdiction of courts; action for specific performance or injunction.

SC Code § 46-17-410 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) The courts are hereby vested with jurisdiction:

(1) To enforce this chapter and the provisions of each and every marketing agreement and order issued pursuant to this chapter;

(2) To enjoin temporarily pending litigation and thereafter permanently enjoin any person from violating this chapter;

(3) To require pending litigation and thereafter permanently by mandamus every person subject to the provisions of any agreement or order to perform the provisions of this chapter and every duty imposed upon such person by such marketing agreement or order.

(b) The Commission or any commodity board or any person affected by any marketing order or agreement upon joining the chairman of the Commission as a party may bring an action for specific performance or injunction against any person who violates the obligations imposed upon him by this chapter or by any marketing agreement or order.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-235.40; 1968 (55) 2743.