The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to enter into reciprocal marketing agreements with other states to vary the labeling requirements provided in this article. Such agreements shall not vary the standards of quality and weights provided in this article, it being the purpose and intent of this Code section to promote and encourage interstate marketing of eggs and to authorize variations of labeling as required in this article where such variations will promote and encourage the marketing of eggs.
History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 27, § 3; Code 1981, § 26-2-271 ; Code 1981, § 26-2-270 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1115, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Chapter 2 - Standards, Labeling, and Adulteration of Food
§ 26-2-261. Classification of Eggs
§ 26-2-262. Registration of Entities Dealing in Eggs
§ 26-2-264. Sales by Entities Dealing in Eggs; Exemption of Producers From Taxation and Licensing
§ 26-2-267. Promulgation of Rules, Regulations, Grades, and Standards; Powers of Inspectors
§ 26-2-268. Information Labels Affixed to Cases of Eggs
§ 26-2-269. Placard to Be Displayed; Contents
§ 26-2-270. Reciprocal Marketing Agreement to Vary Labeling Requirements
§ 26-2-271. “Withhold From Sale Orders”; Cost of Inspection and Release
§ 26-2-273. Refrigeration and Other Handling Requirements
§ 26-2-274. Penalty; Duty of Prosecuting Attorneys to Prosecute Violations