(a) The preparation, packaging, labeling and sale of honey and maple syrup produced in this state shall not be subject to the provisions of sections 21a-91 to 21a-120, inclusive, and sections 21a-151 to 21a-159, inclusive, and shall be under the licensing, inspection and enforcement authority of the Commissioner of Agriculture and the commissioner's authorized agents.
(b) The Commissioner of Agriculture shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, for the oversight of the production of honey and maple syrup by any person. Such regulations may include, but shall not be limited to, the establishment of a license for such honey and maple syrup producers and the establishment of required best practices for the limiting of pathogenic microorganism growth or toxin formation.
(P.A. 19-18, S. 2; P.A. 22-104, S. 53.)
History: P.A. 22-104 substituted reference to Sec. 21a-159 for reference to Sec. 21a-160, effective May 24, 2022.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals
Chapter 423 - Grading and Marketing of Farm Products
Section 22-27. - Establishment of standards. Market information.
Section 22-28. - Labels for standard grades.
Section 22-29. - Notice of establishment to be published.
Section 22-30. - Penalty for improper use of brand name.
Section 22-31. - Inspection. Certification.
Section 22-32. - Reports by persons engaged in wholesale marketing. Penalty.
Section 22-34. - Products sold under names designated by commissioner.
Section 22-37. - License for buying poultry. Bond.
Section 22-37a. - Connecticut Egg Council, Inc. Establishment of fund. Duties of commissioner.
Section 22-38a. - Promotion of Connecticut-Grown farm products. Regulations.
Section 22-38c. - Expand and grow Connecticut agriculture account.
Section 22-38d. - Farm to school program. Connecticut-Grown for Connecticut Kids Week.
Section 22-39. - Penalty for hindering commissioner.
Section 22-39a. - Controlled atmosphere storage of fruit.
Section 22-39b. - Registration.
Section 22-39c. - Daily determinations of air components.
Section 22-39d. - Record. Report. Mechanical breakdowns.
Section 22-39e. - Inspection by Commissioner of Agriculture.
Section 22-41. - Grades of eggs.
Section 22-42. - Weight and size requirements.
Section 22-43. - Requirements of advertising of eggs.
Section 22-44. - Terms used on eggs.
Section 22-45. - Prohibited advertising, labeling, offering or selling of eggs.
Section 22-46. - Sale of inedible eggs. Licenses.
Section 22-48. - Enforcement. Inspection. Notice of violation or order. Regulations.
Section 22-51. - Enforcement. Grades and standards.
Section 22-52. - Marking of packages.
Section 22-53. - Taking of samples.
Section 22-54a to 22-54n. - Apple market orders in effect before July 1, 1989.
Section 22-54o. - Definitions.
Section 22-54p. - Powers and duties of commissioner. Regulations.
Section 22-54r. - Assessment. Civil penalty.