Every grower, packer, shipper, broker, merchant, consignor or other person who places an official grade on containers or labels thereof or tags attached thereto in which fresh fruits and vegetables are placed for shipment, movement, transportation or sale shall have in his possession a certificate of inspection issued by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries under the provisions of Section 2-11-72 certifying that the grade of such fruits and vegetables is the grade which is marked on the container, its label or tag. It shall be unlawful for any person to stamp, imprint or otherwise place an official grade on containers of fresh fruits and vegetables without having a certificate as required in this section.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 11 - Marketing, Grading and Standards of Farm Products and Fish.
Article 4 - Grading and Standards of Fruits and Vegetables.
Section 2-11-70 - Definitions.
Section 2-11-71 - Declaration of Purpose.
Section 2-11-72 - Official Grades; Issuance of Certificates of Inspection.
Section 2-11-73 - Labeling Requirements.
Section 2-11-74 - Inspection Certificate Required.
Section 2-11-75 - Compulsory Inspection and Labeling in Certain Areas.
Section 2-11-76 - Administration and Enforcement; Powers of Commissioner; Fees.