It is unlawful to use the Virginia Quality Label or a label with the shield of the United States, except in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Commissioner, and in no case shall it be used upon the label, tag, seal, or container of the product of any farm, factory, mill or of any other producing, processing, packing, preparing, or dressing establishment unless such product is processed, packed, prepared, or dressed under continuous official state or federal-state inspection.
Code 1950, § 3-273; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-352; 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