Each candler and grader of eggs offered for sale shall obtain a license from the Department of Agriculture at no cost, after demonstrating to the satisfaction of the department his capability and qualifications as an egg candler and grader. The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to establish by rule and regulation the minimum qualifications for egg candlers and graders. With the approval of the Commissioner, any person may candle and grade eggs not to exceed 14 days, pending licensing by the department, provided that during this period the employer of such temporary candler and grader shall be accountable for the actions of such candler and grader while acting in such capacity.
History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 21, § 2; Code 1981, § 26-2-273 ; Code 1981, § 26-2-272 , 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