Georgia Code
Article 2 - Adulteration and Misbranding of Food
§ 26-2-41. Prosecution of Violations; Notice to Defendant Prior to Institution of Criminal Proceeding

It shall be the duty of each prosecuting attorney to whom the Commissioner reports any violation of this article to cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted in the appropriate court without delay and to prosecute the same in the manner provided by law. Before any violation of this article is reported to any prosecuting attorney for the institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom such proceeding is contemplated shall be given appropriate notice and an opportunity to present his views before the Commissioner or his designated agent orally or in writing, in person, or by attorney, with regard to such contemplated proceedings.
History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 7.

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics

Chapter 2 - Standards, Labeling, and Adulteration of Food

Article 2 - Adulteration and Misbranding of Food

§ 26-2-20. Short Title

§ 26-2-21. Definitions

§ 26-2-22. Prohibited Acts

§ 26-2-23. Injunctions for Violations of Code Section 26-2-22

§ 26-2-24. Penalty for Violation of Code Section 26-2-22; Exceptions

§ 26-2-25. Licensing of Food Sales Establishments; Revocation; Notice and Hearing; Transferability; Posting of License; Fees; Rules and Regulations

§ 26-2-26. When Food Deemed Adulterated

§ 26-2-27. Poisonous or Deleterious Substances in Food; Exception for Required Substances

§ 26-2-27.1. Testing of Specimens From Food Processing Centers; Consistency in Standards; Cost; Retention of Records From Testing; Exemption

§ 26-2-28. When Food Deemed Misbranded

§ 26-2-29. Misleading Advertisements; Certain Practices Declared Misleading

§ 26-2-30. Factors to Be Taken Into Account in Determining Whether Labels or Advertisements Are Misleading

§ 26-2-30.1. Beef Produced Without Antibiotics or Growth Hormones; “Georgia Lean” Beef

§ 26-2-32. Honey and Imitation Honey Labels

§ 26-2-33. Enforcement of Article by Commissioner; Employment of Personnel

§ 26-2-34. Promulgation of Regulations; Notice and Hearing for Proposed Amendments; Variances or Waivers

§ 26-2-34.1. Confidential Information

§ 26-2-35. Food Regulations

§ 26-2-36. Right of Entry in Food Establishments and Transport Vehicles; Examination of Samples Obtained

§ 26-2-37. Temporary Permits

§ 26-2-38. Detention or Embargo of Adulterated or Misbranded Food

§ 26-2-39. Summaries of Judgments, Decrees, and Court Orders; Dissemination of Information in the Interest of Health and Protection of Consumers Against Fraud

§ 26-2-40. Minor Violations of Article

§ 26-2-41. Prosecution of Violations; Notice to Defendant Prior to Institution of Criminal Proceeding