The Commissioner of Agriculture shall serve as the chief administrative officer of the Department of Agriculture. The Commissioner shall be responsible for the enforcement of all duties imposed upon him by law. In addition to any other powers which may be conferred upon him, the Commissioner may:
History. Ga. L. 1874, p. 5, § 4; Code 1882, § 1465d; Ga. L. 1893, p. 136, § 1; Civil Code 1895, § 1792; Civil Code 1910, § 2068; Code 1933, § 5-107.
Cross references.
Power of Commissioner to employ a state veterinarian, § 4-1-2 .
Powers and duties of Commissioner in regard to prevention and control of disease in cattle, horses, and other livestock, T. 4, C. 4.
Powers and duties of Commissioner with regard to sale of petroleum products, brake fluid, and antifreeze, § 10-1-140 et seq.
Powers and duties of Commissioner with regard to enforcement of laws and regulations pertaining to weights and measures, T. 10, C. 2.
Designation of Commissioner as state warehouse commissioner, § 10-4-50 .
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