It is unlawful to use:
1. Any grade, trademark, brand, or other markings established and adopted by the Commissioner on or in connection with marking any agricultural product that is not in accordance with regulations established and adopted by the Commissioner.
2. Any grade, trademark, brand, or other markings indicating grade, classification, quality, condition or size, for any agricultural product for which official grades, trademarks, brands, or other markings have not been established and adopted by the Commissioner or are not in accordance with the provisions of § 3.2-4304.
Code 1950, § 3-264; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-343; 2008, c. 860; 2020, c. 317.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 3.2 - Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
Chapter 43 - Grades, Marks, and Brands
§ 3.2-4302. Establishment of grades, marks, and brands
§ 3.2-4303. Grades recommended by U.S. Department of Agriculture
§ 3.2-4304. When special grades, marks, and brands allowed; filing a certificate
§ 3.2-4305. Unclassified products
§ 3.2-4306. Enforcement powers of Commissioner
§ 3.2-4307. When products considered as offered for sale
§ 3.2-4308. Grades and brands shall be used in accordance with regulations
§ 3.2-4309. Unlawful removal of markings
§ 3.2-4310. Penalty for violation
§ 3.2-4311. Defenses to prosecution
§ 3.2-4313. Use of Virginia Quality Label to designate inspected products
§ 3.2-4314. Collaboration with United States authorities
§ 3.2-4316. Preparation and use of Label by producer; design to be determined by Commissioner
§ 3.2-4317. Virginia Quality Label Fund established
§ 3.2-4318. Jurisdiction to enjoin unlawful use of Label
§ 3.2-4319. Certificate as evidence
§ 3.2-4320. Restrictions as to use of Label
§ 3.2-4321. Penalties for misuse or unauthorized use of Virginia Quality Label
§ 3.2-4323. Commissioner authorized to require registration; forms
§ 3.2-4325. Grain handlers to register if required by Commissioner