The Commissioner may determine and announce a shipping date each year for the Vidalia onion marketing season in this state upon the recommendation of the Vidalia Onion Advisory Panel. Vidalia onions may be shipped prior to such date with a mandatory U.S. No. 1 grade certificate. The Vidalia Onion Advisory Panel shall survey the conditions of the Vidalia onion crop and recommend a shipping date for the marketing season to the Commissioner.
History. Code 1981, § 2-14-136 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 710, § 3; Ga. L. 2003, p. 461, § 3.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 14 - Sale of Agricultural and Forest Products
§ 2-14-132. Use of Term “vidalia.”
§ 2-14-132.1. Vidalia Onion Trademark; Royalties; License Fees
§ 2-14-133. Rules and Regulations; Enforcement of Article
§ 2-14-134. Violations; Criminal Penalties
§ 2-14-135. Civil Penalties; Injunctions
§ 2-14-136. Marketing Season Shipping Date