The department shall be under the control and management of the Commissioner of Agriculture, who shall be a practical farmer, elected by qualified voters at the same time, in the same manner, and under the same rules and regulations as the Governor and statehouse officers are elected. The office of the Commissioner shall be at the capital of the state.
History. Ga. L. 1874, p. 5, § 2; Code 1882, § 1465b; Ga. L. 1889, p. 63, § 2; Civil Code 1895, § 1790; Civil Code 1910, § 2066; Code 1933, §§ 5-102, 5-103, 5-104; Ga. L. 1943, p. 126, § 1.
Cross references.
Qualifications of Commissioner, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. V, Sec. III, Para. II.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Department of Agriculture
§ 2-2-1. Department of Agriculture Established
§ 2-2-2. Commissioner of Agriculture — Qualifications; Election; Location of Office
§ 2-2-3. Commissioner of Agriculture — Term of Office; Removal
§ 2-2-4. Commissioner of Agriculture — Salary and Expenses; Compensation of Employees
§ 2-2-5. Commissioner of Agriculture — Bond
§ 2-2-7. Commissioner of Agriculture — Powers and Duties
§ 2-2-8. Educational Exhibits Promoting State Resources at Agricultural Fairs Authorized
§ 2-2-8.1. Contributions for Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin and Poultry Market News
§ 2-2-9. Rules and Regulations
§ 2-2-10. Imposition of Penalty Authorized in Lieu of Other Action; Funding to General Treasury