Every certificate relating to the analysis, grade, classification, quality, or condition of agricultural products, either raw or processed, that is issued: (i) under this article; (ii) in cooperation between federal and state authorities, agencies, or organizations pursuant to a federal statute and this article; (iii) under a similar act of the legislature of any other state, and every certified copy; and (iv) every certificate issued pursuant to a federal statute, and every certified copy, shall be received in any court of the Commonwealth as prima facie evidence of the truth of the statements contained in the certificate.
Code 1950, § 3-280.1; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-360; 2008, c. 860.
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