Georgia Code
Title 2 - Agriculture

§ 2-1-4. Anti-Siphon Devices for Irrigation Systems; Rules and Regulations as to Such Devices; Hearings on Violations; Administrative and Judicial Review; Filing of Final Order; Payment of Penalty - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1256, §§ 1-4; Ga. L....

§ 2-1-5. Annual License Fee for Grain Dealers, Commercial Feed Dealers, Grain Warehousemen, and Qualified Agricultural Producers; Retention of Funds - History. Code 1981, § 2-1-5 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-1-6. Preemption of Local Ordinances Relating to Production of Agricultural or Farm Products - History. Code 1981, § 2-1-6 , enacted by Ga. L....

Chapter 2 - Department of Agriculture

§ 2-2-1. Department of Agriculture Established - There is established a Department of Agriculture for this state....

§ 2-2-2. Commissioner of Agriculture — Qualifications; Election; Location of Office - The department shall be under the control and management of...

§ 2-2-3. Commissioner of Agriculture — Term of Office; Removal - The term of office of the Commissioner shall be for...

§ 2-2-4. Commissioner of Agriculture — Salary and Expenses; Compensation of Employees - History. Ga. L. 1874, p. 5, § 3; Code 1882,...

§ 2-2-5. Commissioner of Agriculture — Bond - The Commissioner shall give a bond of $50,000.00 as a...

§ 2-2-6. Commissioner of Agriculture — Acceptance of Cash, Government Bonds, Treasury Notes, or Equivalency in Lieu of Bond - In all cases where a licensee or an applicant for...

§ 2-2-7. Commissioner of Agriculture — Powers and Duties - The Commissioner of Agriculture shall serve as the chief administrative...

§ 2-2-8. Educational Exhibits Promoting State Resources at Agricultural Fairs Authorized - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 197, §§ 1-3; Ga. L....

§ 2-2-8.1. Contributions for Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin and Poultry Market News - The Commissioner is authorized to publicize and request, by means...

§ 2-2-9. Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner is empowered to make all necessary rules and...

§ 2-2-9.1. “Aggrieved or Adversely Affected” Defined; Administrative Authority of Commissioner; Hearing for Individuals Adversely Affected; Penalties; Final Decisions; Judicial Review of Final Decisions - any resulting decision or notify the above parties if there...

§ 2-2-10. Imposition of Penalty Authorized in Lieu of Other Action; Funding to General Treasury - History. Ga. L. 1960, p. 245, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 2-2-11. Inspection Warrants - Whenever the Constitution or laws of the United States or...

§ 2-2-12. Assistance to United States Department of Agriculture in Inspection, Certification, and Identification of Agricultural Products and Collection of Fees - History. Code 1981, § 2-2-12 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-2-13. Enforcement of Laws and Rules Within Jurisdiction of Commissioner; Employment of Investigators - History. Code 1981, § 4-4-5 , enacted by Ga. L....

Chapter 3 - Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

§ 2-3-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 2-3-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 2-3-3. Creation of Authority; Membership; Vacancies; Compensation and Reimbursement; Record Keeping - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-472, enacted by Ga. L. 1985,...

§ 2-3-4. Purpose and General Business of Authority - The corporate purpose and the general nature of the business...

§ 2-3-5. Powers of Authority Generally - The authority is authorized: History. Code 1981, § 12-3-474, enacted...

§ 2-3-6. Public Purpose of Authority; Tax and Assessment Exemptions - It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of...

§ 2-3-7. Exercise of Police Powers by Authority - The authority is authorized to exercise such of the police...

§ 2-3-8. Authorization for Security Force - The authority is authorized to contract for or to provide...

§ 2-3-9. Receipts Deemed Trust Funds - All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this chapter,...

§ 2-3-10. Setting Rentals and Other Charges - The authority is authorized to fix rentals and other charges...

§ 2-3-11. Legal Services of Attorney General - The Attorney General shall provide legal services for the authority...

§ 2-3-12. Venue and Jurisdiction for Actions Under Chapter or Against Authority - Any action to protect or enforce any rights under this...

§ 2-3-13. Conflict of Interest; Full Disclosure - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-482, enacted by Ga. L. 1985,...

§ 2-3-14. Power of Authority to Issue Revenue Bonds - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-483, enacted by Ga. L. 1985,...

§ 2-3-15. Authorization for Department Construction and Acquisition of Projects - The Department of Agriculture is authorized to construct, erect, acquire,...

Chapter 4 - Georgia Seed Development Commission

§ 2-4-1. Short Title - This chapter may be cited as the “Georgia Seed Development...

§ 2-4-2. Seed Development Commission — Creation; Corporate Powers - History. Ga. L. 1959, p. 83, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 2-4-3. Seed Development Commission — Composition; Officers; Bylaws; Quorum; Compensation; Records; Audit; Bonds - History. Ga. L. 1959, p. 83, § 3; Ga. L....

§ 2-4-4. Seed Development Commission — Powers and Duties Generally - The commission shall have, in addition to any other powers...

§ 2-4-5. Seed Development Commission — Purchase Contracts - All contracts for the purchase of supplies or equipment by...

§ 2-4-6. Seed Development Commission — Operation on Nonprofit Basis - It is the intent and purpose of the General Assembly...

§ 2-4-7. Advisory Board Created; Members; Function - The commission may appoint an advisory board, consisting of such...

§ 2-4-9. Conveyance of State Property to Commission; Consideration; Reversion for Nonuse - The Governor is authorized to convey to the commission on...

§ 2-4-10. Debt or Pledge of Credit of State Not Authorized - Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed in any...

Chapter 5 - Registration, Licenses, and Permits Generally

§ 2-5-1. Short Title - This chapter may be cited as the “Department of Agriculture...

§ 2-5-2. Applicability of Chapter - This chapter shall apply to all applications to the department...

§ 2-5-3. Applications — Designation of Address or Agent for Service of Process; Forwarding to Secretary of State - History. Ga. L. 1966, p. 307, § 3.

§ 2-5-4. Applications — Admission That Applicant Is Doing Business in State - The filing of an application with the department for registration,...

§ 2-5-4.1. Applications — Form of Submission; Payment of Fees - The department is authorized to accept applications either in writing...

§ 2-5-5. Grounds for Denial of Registration, License, or Permit; Hearing - History. Ga. L. 1966, p. 307, § 5; Ga. L....

§ 2-5-6. Grounds for Revocation; Hearing - The Commissioner may revoke any outstanding registration, license, or permit...

§ 2-5-7. Registration, License, or Permit Certificates as Evidence Thereof; Republication and Reissuance Unnecessary - All license, registration, and permit certificates published by the department...

§ 2-5-8. Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner shall make and publish in print or electronically...

Chapter 6 - Soil and Water Conservation

Article 1 - Soil Conservation Generally

§ 2-6-1. Short Title - This article may be known and cited as the “Georgia...

§ 2-6-2. Purpose of Article; Legislative Findings; Acceptance of Federal Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 538, § 2. U.S. Code....

§ 2-6-3. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 2-6-4. Designation of State Agency - The Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Georgia, hereinafter...

§ 2-6-5. Formulation and Administration of State Plans; Investigations - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 538, § 5. Cross references....

§ 2-6-6. Receipt and Disbursement of Funds; Accounts; Auditing; Bonds - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 538, § 6.

§ 2-6-7. Assistance of Other Agencies and Associations; Rules and Regulations; Lease or Purchase of Equipment, Facilities, and Supplies; Employment of Personnel - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 538, § 7.

§ 2-6-8. Reports; Investigations - The Cooperative Extension Service shall compile or require to be...

§ 2-6-9. Community Associations; Community and County Committees - The Cooperative Extension Service, by regulation, shall provide for the...

§ 2-6-10. State Advisory Board - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 538, § 9.

Article 2 - Soil and Water Conservation Districts

§ 2-6-20. Short Title - This article may be known and cited as the “Soil...

§ 2-6-21. Legislative Determinations and Declarations of Policy - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 377, § 2.

§ 2-6-22. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 2-6-23. State Soil and Water Conservation Commission — Established; Composition; Terms of Office; Ex Officio Advisers; Seal; Rules and Regulations - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 377, § 4; Ga. L....

§ 2-6-24. State Soil and Water Conservation Commission — Chairperson; Quorum; Compensation; Surety Bonds; Records; Audits - The commission shall designate one of its members as chairperson...

§ 2-6-25. State Soil and Water Conservation Commission — Employment of Administrative Officer, Experts, Agents, and Employees; Legal Services; Delegation of Powers and Duties; Furnishing of Information; Agency Cooperation - The commission may employ an administrative officer and such technical...

§ 2-6-26. State Soil and Water Conservation Commission — Merit and Retirement Systems for Employees - All employees of the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission,...

§ 2-6-27. State Soil and Water Conservation Commission — Additional Duties and Powers - In addition to the duties and powers otherwise conferred upon...

§ 2-6-28. Number and Boundaries of Soil and Water Conservation Districts; Alteration of Existing Districts or Formation of New Districts - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 377, § 5; Ga. L....

§ 2-6-29. District Supervisors — Number; Appointment, Qualifications, and Terms of Appointive Supervisors; County Basis of Election of Elected Supervisors - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 377, § 7; Ga. L....

§ 2-6-30. District Supervisors — Election Procedure for Elected Supervisors - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 377, § 6; Ga. L....

§ 2-6-31. District Supervisors — Chairman; Terms of Office of Elected Supervisors; Filling Vacancies; Quorum; Compensation and Expenses - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 377, § 7; Ga. L....

§ 2-6-32. District Supervisors — Services of County Agricultural Agents; Employees and Agents; Copies of Rules, Orders, and Other Documents; Surety Bonds; Removal of Supervisor; Consultation - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 377, § 7; Ga. L....

§ 2-6-33. Powers of Districts and Supervisors; Prerequisites to Exercise - A soil and water conservation district shall be an agency...

§ 2-6-34. Conditions to Extending Benefits or Performing Work - As a condition to the extending of any benefits under...

§ 2-6-35. Land Use Regulations — Adoption Authorized; Public Hearings - The supervisors of each district shall have authority to formulate...

§ 2-6-36. Land Use Regulations — Referendum - Click to view “[ ] YES Shall the proposed land...

§ 2-6-37. Land Use Regulations — Provisions Authorized; Uniformity Required; Availability of Copies - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 377, § 9.

§ 2-6-38. Land Use Regulations — Binding Effect - Land use regulations adopted pursuant to Code Sections 2-6-35 and...

§ 2-6-39. Land Use Regulations — Inspections to Determine Observance; Petition; Judicial Proceedings; Costs and Expenses - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 377, § 10.

§ 2-6-40. Land Use Regulations — Amendment or Repeal - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 377, § 9.

§ 2-6-41. Right of Eminent Domain for Small Watershed Project; Conditions Precedent; Procedure - History. Ga. L. 1960, p. 973, §§ 1, 2. Cross...

§ 2-6-42. Cooperation Between Districts - The supervisors of any two or more districts may cooperate...

§ 2-6-43. State Agencies to Cooperate With Districts and Observe Land Use Regulations - Agencies of this state which have jurisdiction over or are...

§ 2-6-44. Exemption From Taxation - The property and property rights of every kind and nature...

§ 2-6-45. Discontinuance of District — Petition of Landowners; Hearings - Following the expiration of five years from the organization of...

§ 2-6-46. Discontinuance of District — Referendum - Click to view shall appear, with directions that all persons...

§ 2-6-47. Discontinuance of District — Publication of Referendum Results; Determination of Feasibility of Continuance - The commission shall publish the result of the referendum. It...

§ 2-6-48. Discontinuance of District — Certification From Committee; Termination of Affairs; Application for Dissolution; Certificate of Dissolution - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 377, § 13; Ga. L....

§ 2-6-49. Discontinuance of District — Effect of Dissolution - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 377, § 13; Ga. L....

§ 2-6-50. Discontinuance of District — Frequency of Discontinuance Attempts - The commission shall not be required to entertain petitions for...

§ 2-6-51. District Not Liable for Loss, Damage, Injury, or Death - Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no...

§ 2-6-52. Creation of Agricultural Water Conservation Incentive Program; Purpose; Participation; Funding - History. Code 1981, § 2-6-52 , enacted by Ga. L....

Chapter 7 - Plant Disease, Pest Control, and Pesticides

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 2-7-1. Short Title - This article shall be known as “The Entomology Act of...

§ 2-7-2. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (8.1) “Plant pest”...

§ 2-7-3. Division of Entomology Established - There is established as a division of the Department of...

§ 2-7-4. Commissioner of Agriculture as Ex Officio State Entomologist; Designation of Chief Entomologist Authorized - History. Ga. L. 1959, p. 360, § 2.

§ 2-7-5. Duty of Commissioner Generally - It shall be the duty of the Commissioner to protect...

§ 2-7-6. Publication of Information and Advice - The Commissioner may disseminate information and advice to the public...

§ 2-7-7. Cooperative Agreements - The Commissioner may enter into cooperative arrangements with any person,...

§ 2-7-8. Purchases and Expenditures - The Commissioner may purchase all necessary materials, supplies, office and...

§ 2-7-9. Investigations Authorized; Employment of Experts; Rental, Lease, or Purchase of Land - The Commissioner may carry on investigations of methods of control,...

§ 2-7-10. Inspection of Plants and Other Things Capable of Disseminating or Carrying Plant Pests - The Commissioner may inspect or cause to be inspected by...

§ 2-7-11. Nursery Inspections; Rules Governing Nursery Stock and Plants in Transit - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 659, § 4; Ga. L....

§ 2-7-12. Treatment, Cutting, or Destruction of Infested Trees, Plants, or Other Things or Substances - The Commissioner may visit any section of this state in...

§ 2-7-13. Interception and Inspection of Plants, Plant Products, or Other Things or Substances in Transit; Disposition - The Commissioner may intercept and inspect, while in transit or...

§ 2-7-14. Demand for Information; Penalty - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 659, § 4; Ga. L....

§ 2-7-15. Declaration of Public Nuisance Authorized - The Commissioner may declare a dangerous plant pest, as well...

§ 2-7-16. Notice of Declaration of Nuisance; Prescription of Treatment; Right of Appeal - Whenever inspection discloses that any places, plants or plant products,...

§ 2-7-17. Treatment of Nuisance by Department Where Owner Fails to Act; Lien for Expenses; Compensation Not Allowed - Whenever an owner or other person cannot be found or...

§ 2-7-18. Judicial Proceeding Where Owner Refuses to Act or to Permit Commissioner to Act; Expenses and Court Costs - In case any person or persons refuse to execute the...

§ 2-7-19. Investigation on Citizens’ Complaint; Notice to Owner; Treatment or Destruction of Affected Plants or Other Things or Substances; Costs - When two reputable citizens of any county in this state...

§ 2-7-20. Declaration of Quarantine; Violation Unlawful - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 659, §§ 4, 13; Ga....

§ 2-7-21. Registration of Certain Growers - The Commissioner may provide for the registration of all growers...

§ 2-7-22. Assessment of Costs - For the purpose of defraying the expenses of the registration...

§ 2-7-23. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations; Publication Thereof - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 659, §§ 4, 5; Ga....

§ 2-7-24. Administrative Review of Rules and Notices - Any person affected by any rule or regulation made or...

§ 2-7-25. Required Compliance With Article and Rules - It shall be unlawful for any nurseryman, dealer, or agent...

§ 2-7-26. Importation of Injurious Insect or Plant Disease Without Permit Prohibited - The introduction into this state of any insect injurious to...

§ 2-7-27. Report of Violations; Investigation and Disposition - Any person, including a common carrier, who receives plants, plant...

§ 2-7-28. Act of Agent Imputed to Principal - In construing and enforcing this article, the act, omission, or...

§ 2-7-29. Enforcement of Article Generally; Criminal Proceedings; Subpoena Powers - The Commissioner may enforce this article and the rules and...

§ 2-7-30. Injunctions; Violations Declared Public Nuisances - The Commissioner may institute action to enjoin any violation of...

§ 2-7-31. Penalty - Any person who violates any provision or requirement of this...

Article 2 - Control of Pesticides

§ 2-7-50. Short Title - This article shall be known as the “Georgia Pesticide Control...

§ 2-7-51. Purpose of Article; Legislative Findings - The purpose of this article is to regulate, in the...

§ 2-7-52. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 2-7-53. Meaning of “misbranded.” - The term “misbranded” shall apply: History. Ga. L. 1950, p....

§ 2-7-54. Commissioner to Administer Article - This article shall be administered by the Commissioner of Agriculture...

§ 2-7-55. Registration Required; Exceptions; Contents of Application; Fees; Renewal; Special Local Needs - History. Ga. L. 1950, p. 390, § 4; Ga. L....

§ 2-7-56. Issuance of Experimental Use Permits; Terms; Revocation or Modification - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 282, § 8.

§ 2-7-57. Licensing of Restricted Use Pesticide Dealers Required; Application; Fees; Responsibility of Dealer - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 282, § 14; Ga. L....

§ 2-7-58. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License, Registration, or Permit - The Commissioner is authorized to deny, suspend, or revoke any...

§ 2-7-59. Grounds for Denial, Suspension, or Cancellation of Registration of Pesticides Formulated to Meet Local Needs or for Seeking Legal Recourse Against Them; Notice and Hearing; Judicial Review - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 282, § 9; Ga. L....

§ 2-7-60. Subpoena Powers - The Commissioner may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of...

§ 2-7-61. Records to Be Kept; Access by Commissioner; Confidentiality - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 282, § 15.

§ 2-7-62. Prohibited Acts; Exemptions - History. Ga. L. 1950, p. 390, §§ 3, 7; Ga....

§ 2-7-63. Powers of Commissioner Generally; Rules and Regulations - History. Ga. L. 1950, p. 390, § 5; Ga. L....

§ 2-7-64. Delegation of Duties - All authority vested in the Commissioner by virtue of this...

§ 2-7-65. Cooperation With Federal and State Agencies; Grants-in-Aid - The Commissioner may cooperate, receive grants-in-aid, and enter into cooperative...

§ 2-7-67. Publication of Information - The Commissioner may publish, in such form as he deems...

§ 2-7-68. Designation of Trade Secrets by Applicant; Protection From Public Disclosure; Notification of Proposed Release; Declaratory Judgment - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 282, § 20; Ga. L....

§ 2-7-69. Sampling and Inspections Authorized; Notice of Contemplated Proceedings; Search Warrants; Duty of Enforcement; Injunctions; Written Warnings Authorized for Minor Violations - History. Ga. L. 1950, p. 390, § 6; Ga. L....

§ 2-7-70. Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Order - When the Commissioner has reasonable cause to believe that a...

§ 2-7-71. Judicial Actions After Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Order Generally; Injunctions; Condemnation; Disposition of Condemned Pesticide or Device; Costs and Expenses - History. Ga. L. 1950, p. 390, § 11; Ga. L....

§ 2-7-72. Effect of Article on Certain Other Laws - No provision of this article shall authorize any person to...

§ 2-7-73. Penalties - Any person who violates any provision of this article or...

Article 3 - Use and Application of Pesticides

§ 2-7-90. Short Title - This article shall be cited as the “Georgia Pesticide Use...

§ 2-7-91. Purpose of Article; Legislative Findings - The purpose of this article is to regulate, in the...

§ 2-7-92. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: which the Environmental...

§ 2-7-93. Commissioner to Administer Article; Appointment of Pesticide Advisory Board - This article shall be administered by the Commissioner of Agriculture...

§ 2-7-94. Delegation of Duties - The functions vested in the Commissioner by this article may...

§ 2-7-95. Publication of Information; Instruction - The Commissioner may cooperate with educational institutions and other state...

§ 2-7-96. Cooperative Agreements; Grants-in-Aid - The Commissioner may cooperate, receive grants-in-aid, and enter into agreements...

§ 2-7-97. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations Authorized; Notice and Hearing; Restricted Use Pesticide Classifications and State Restricted Pesticide Uses; Declaration of Pests; Reports to Environmental Protection Agency - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 849, § 5; Ga. L....

§ 2-7-98. Classification of Certifications and Licenses; Standards for Certification of Applicators - Further, the Commissioner shall take into consideration the standards of...

§ 2-7-99. Licensing Requirements; Applications; Issuance; Fees; Renewal - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 849, § 7; Ga. L....

§ 2-7-100. Reciprocal Examination Waiver - The Commissioner may waive all or part of the examination...

§ 2-7-101. Renewals of Licenses, Permits, or Certifications; Penalty for Late Renewals - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 849, § 8; Ga. L....

§ 2-7-102. Grounds for Denial, Suspension, Revocation, or Modification of License, Permit, or Certification - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 849, § 9; Ga. L....

§ 2-7-103. Evidence of Financial Responsibility Required; Amount of Bond, Insurance, or Cash Deposit; Notice of Reduction or Cancellation - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 849, § 10; Ga. L....

§ 2-7-104. Records to Be Kept; Inspection Thereof - The Commissioner shall require licensed pesticide contractors and licensed certified...

§ 2-7-105. Equipment Inspection; Requirement of Repairs or Other Changes - The Commissioner may provide for inspection of any equipment used...

§ 2-7-106. Transportation, Storage, and Disposal of Pesticides and Pesticide Containers - No person shall transport, store, or dispose of any pesticide...

§ 2-7-107. Inspections; Search Warrants; Injunctions - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 849, § 21; Ga. L....

§ 2-7-108. Subpoena Powers - The Commissioner may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of...

§ 2-7-109. Judicial Review of Commissioner’s Actions - Any person aggrieved by any action of the Commissioner may...

§ 2-7-110. Reports of Pesticide Accidents; Claim of Damage; Notification; Inspection; Effect of Failure to File; Failure to Permit Observation as Bar to Claim - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 849, § 11; Ga. L....

§ 2-7-111. Applicability of Article to Governmental Entities; Liability of Such Entities - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 369, § 8.

§ 2-7-112. Exemptions From Article - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 849, § 15; Ga. L....

§ 2-7-113. Effect of Article on Certain Other Laws - No provision of this article shall authorize any person to...

§ 2-7-113.1. Local Regulation of Pesticides Prohibited; Variances From Rule or Regulation of Commissioner of Agriculture - History. Code 1981, § 2-7-113.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-7-114. Penalties - Any person violating any provision of this article or any...

Article 4 - Pest Control Compact

§ 2-7-130. Enactment; Text of Compact - The Pest Control Compact is enacted into law and entered...

§ 2-7-131. Cooperation With Insurance Fund - Consistent with the law of this state and within the...

§ 2-7-132. Filing of Compact Bylaws and Amendments - Pursuant to Article IV (h) of the Pest Control Compact,...

§ 2-7-133. Compact Administrator - The compact administrator for the Pest Control Compact for this...

§ 2-7-134. Request or Application for Assistance From Insurance Fund - Within the meaning of Article VI (b) or VIII (a)...

§ 2-7-135. Appropriation of Funds; Receipt and Expenditure of Payments - History. Code 1981, § 2-7-135 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-7-136. “Executive Head” Defined - As used in the Pest Control Compact, with reference to...

Article 5 - Boll Weevil Eradication

§ 2-7-150. Short Title - This article shall be cited as the “Georgia Boll Weevil...

§ 2-7-151. Declaration of Purpose - The boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis Boheman, is declared to be...

§ 2-7-152. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (1.1) “Boll weevil”...

§ 2-7-153. Administration and Enforcement by Commissioner - The Commissioner is authorized to administer and enforce the provisions...

§ 2-7-154. Powers of Commissioner - The Commissioner is authorized to: History. Code 1981, § 2-7-154...

§ 2-7-155. Certification of Cotton Growers’ Organization by Commissioner; Effect of Certification; Powers of Organization; Liability - History. Code 1981, § 2-7-155 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-7-156. Assessment for Suppression and Eradication Programs; Conditions - An assessment shall be levied upon all cotton growers in...

§ 2-7-157. Prohibited Activities - It shall be unlawful: History. Code 1981, § 2-7-157 ,...

§ 2-7-158. Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 2-7-158 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 6 - Liability for Use of Fertilizers, Plant Growth Regulators, or Pesticides

§ 2-7-170. Liability Resulting From Use or Application of Fertilizer, Plant Growth Regulator, or Pesticide; Previous Orders Issued by Department of Agriculture and Department of Natural Resources; Strict Tort Liability Against Product Manufacturers - History. Code 1981, § 2-7-170 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 7 - Feral Hogs

§ 2-7-200. “Feral Hog” Defined - As used in this article, the term “feral hog” has...

§ 2-7-201. Transport of Live Feral Hogs; Permit Required - History. Code 1981, § 2-7-201 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-7-202. Commingling Feral Hogs With Domestic Swine Prohibited - No person shall commingle feral hogs with domestic swine or...

§ 2-7-203. Penalty for Violation - Except as provided in subsection (e) of Code Section 2-7-201,...

§ 2-7-204. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations - The department may promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to...

Chapter 8 - Agricultural Commodities Promotion

Article 1 - Purpose of Chapter

§ 2-8-1. Short Title - This chapter may be cited as the “Georgia Agricultural Commodities...

§ 2-8-2. Intent and Purpose of Chapter - It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to...

Article 1A - Promotion of Agricultural Commodities

§ 2-8-5. Definitions - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-5 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 2 - Agricultural Commodity Commissions Generally

§ 2-8-10. Nonapplicability of Article to Agricultural Commodity Commission for Peanuts, Agricultural Commodity Commission for Equines, Agricultural Commodity Commission for Georgia Grown Products; or Agricultural Commodity Commission for Propane - This article shall not apply to the Agricultural Commodity Commission...

§ 2-8-11. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 2-8-12. Commissioner to Administer and Enforce Article - The Commissioner shall be authorized to exercise supervisory jurisdiction over...

§ 2-8-13. Ratification of Previously Established Commissions and Establishment of Additional Commissions; Contributions Deemed Voluntary; Balloting to Determine Continued Existence - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 398, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 2-8-14. Composition; Appointments, Terms of Office, and Compensation; Certification; Advisory Boards, Special Committees, and Personnel; Legal Representation; Acceptance of Donations; Voting; Termination - (c.1) (1) The Agricultural Commodity Commission for Wine and Grapes...

§ 2-8-15. Public Corporations; Corporate Powers; Chairman; Quorum; Oath of Office; Certification of Appointments to Secretary of State - Each commission, with the name of the agricultural commodity annexed...

§ 2-8-16. Funds of Commissions — Receipt, Collection, and Disbursement - The Commissioner is authorized and it shall be his duty...

§ 2-8-17. Funds of Commissions — Treatment as Trust Funds - Funds received by the Commissioner under this article shall be...

§ 2-8-18. Bonds of Persons Handling Funds - Any person who handles funds under this article shall be...

§ 2-8-19. Liability of Commission Members and Employees - The members and employees of any commission governed by this...

§ 2-8-20. Cooperation With State and Federal Governmental Authorities - The Commissioner and any commission governed by this article are...

§ 2-8-21. Issuance of Marketing Orders Authorized; Notice; Public Hearing; Record; Reports From Handlers; Compilation of Lists of Producers and Handlers; Use of Information in Reports - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 301, § 11; Ga. L....

§ 2-8-22. Recommendation of Marketing Orders or Amendments by Commission; Authorized Provisions - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 301, § 13; Ga. L....

§ 2-8-23. Approval by Producers Prerequisite to Issuance of Marketing Order or Major Amendment; Notice; Rules and Regulations; Expiration; Extensions; Referendum - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 301, § 14; Ga. L....

§ 2-8-23.1. Limitations on Assessments - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-23.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-24. Area Marketing Orders Authorized - Marketing orders issued by any commission under this article may...

§ 2-8-25. Seasonal Marketing Regulations Authorized; Notice of Issuance; Liberal Interpretation of Code Section - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 301, § 14; Ga. L....

§ 2-8-26. Applicability of Marketing Orders - Whenever producers or handlers of an agricultural commodity regulated by...

§ 2-8-27. Assessments to Defray Expenses; Borrowing in Anticipation of Collections; Use and Repayment of Contributions in Lieu of Advance Deposits; Collection and Enforcement of Assessments Generally; Disposition and Investment of Proceeds; Audit - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 301, § 16; Ga. L....

§ 2-8-28. Collection of Assessments by Civil Action; Penalty for Delinquent Payment - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 301, § 20; Ga. L....

§ 2-8-29. Maintenance and Inspection of Books and Records and Provision of Information; Confidentiality of Information; Hearings, Testimony, and Subpoenas - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 301, § 22; Ga. L....

§ 2-8-30. Use of Grade or Quality Designations by Persons Not Complying With Order or Regulations Prohibited - Whenever the use by a producer or handler of a...

§ 2-8-31. Inspections; Holding of Commodity; Warning Notice; Notice of Noncompliance; Time for Correction of Deficiencies; Petition to Divert or Destroy; Show Cause Order; Disposition of Noncomplying Commodity; Penalty Provisions Not Waived by Dispos... - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 301, §§ 18, 19; Ga....

§ 2-8-32. Civil Penalties; Notice and Hearing; Recovery Procedure; Disposition of Proceeds - Any person who violates any provision of this article or...

§ 2-8-33. Action for Civil Penalty or Injunctive Relief; Costs - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 301, § 18; Ga. L....

§ 2-8-34. Referral for Institution of Legal Proceedings; Administrative Hearing; Cease and Desist Order - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 301, § 18; Ga. L....

§ 2-8-35. Furnishing of False Report, Statement, Record, or Marketing Order; Refusal to Furnish Certain Information - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 301, § 18; Ga. L....

§ 2-8-36. Criminal Penalty - Any person who violates any provision of this article or...

§ 2-8-37. Penalties and Remedies Concurrent, Alternative, and Cumulative - The penalties and remedies prescribed in this article with respect...

§ 2-8-38. Applicability of Article to Retailers - This article shall not be applicable to any retailer of...

Article 3 - Agricultural Commodity Commission for Peanuts

§ 2-8-50. Applicability of Article - This article shall apply only to the Agricultural Commodity Commission...

§ 2-8-51. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 2-8-52. Commission Continued in Existence; Powers and Duties; Continuation of Certain Rules, Regulations, and Orders; Periodic Determination as to Continuation of Commission - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-52 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-53. Membership of Commission; Division of Peanut-Producing Counties Into Districts; Election of Members; Compensation and Expenses; Certification of Members to Secretary of State - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-53 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-54. Authority; Legal Representation; Acceptance and Use of Donations, Gifts, and Other Property; Exercise of Powers of Corporations; Continuation of Existence of Commission; Authority to Lease or Purchase Property - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-54 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-55. Commission as Public Corporation; Name Used in Contracts and Legal Proceedings; Chairman; Quorum; Oath of Office; Certification of Election - The commission shall be a public corporation and an instrumentality...

§ 2-8-56. Receipt, Collection, and Disbursal of Funds - The commission is authorized and it shall be its duty...

§ 2-8-57. Funds Held in Trust; Deposit, Accounting, and Disbursal of Funds; Exemption From Requirements Applicable to State Funds - Funds received by the commission under this article shall be...

§ 2-8-58. Bond of Persons Handling Funds Under Article; Signing of Checks, Drafts, and Negotiable Instruments; Election, Powers, and Duties of Treasurer - Any persons who handle funds under this article shall be...

§ 2-8-59. Liability of Commission Members - The members and employees of the commission shall not be...

§ 2-8-60. Authority to Confer With and Make Information Available to Governmental Authorities of This State, Other States, and the United States - The commission is authorized to confer with and to make...

§ 2-8-61. Issuance, Administration, and Enforcement of Marketing Orders; Notice and Hearing as to Proposed Order; Information From Persons Who May Be Affected by Order - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-61 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-62. Recommendation of Promulgation of Marketing Order; Permissible Provisions of Orders; Effectiveness of Orders Heretofore Adopted and in Effect on July 1, 1989 - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-62 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-63. Finding of Assent or Approval of Producers Required for Marketing Order to Become Effective; Commission Authorized to Issue Orders Regulating Peanuts; Amendments; Notice; Rules and Regulations; Expiration and Extension of Orders - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-63 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-64. Limiting of Application of Marketing Order to Certain Marketing Areas or Portions of State - Marketing orders issued by the commission under this article may...

§ 2-8-65. Seasonal Marketing Regulations; Legislative Findings; Interpretation of Code Section - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-65 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-66. Applicability of Orders Regulating Minimum Quality, Condition, Size, or Maturity - Whenever producers or handlers of peanuts regulated by a marketing...

§ 2-8-67. Assessments to Defray Expenses of Marketing Orders; Budgets for Administration; Authority to Borrow Money; Contributions in Lieu of Advance Deposits; Collection of Assessments; Rules; Enforcement of Payment; Deposit and Disbursement of Mone... - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-67 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-68. Assessment Constitutes Personal Debt; Action for Collection; Fee for Late Payment; Remedies Cumulative - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-68 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-69. Books and Records of Processors and Distributors; Furnishing Information to Commission; Inspection of Books and Records; Confidentiality; Enforcement - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-69 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-70. Use of Designations of Grade, Quality, or Condition Without Complying With Regulations or Marketing Order - Whenever the use by a producer or handler of a...

§ 2-8-71. Entry and Inspection of Premises to Check Compliance With Marketing Order; Holding of Lot of Peanuts to Ascertain Compliance; Affixing of Notice of Noncompliance; Service of Notice of Noncompliance; Correction of Deficiencies; Disposal of L... - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-71 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-72. Civil Penalty; Fixing Amount of Penalty; Civil Action; Disposition of Moneys - Any person who violates any provision of this article or...

§ 2-8-73. Action by Attorney General for Civil Penalties or Injunctive Relief; Remedies Court May Impose; Payment of Costs - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-73 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-74. Referral of Complaints to Attorney General or Prosecuting Attorney; Hearing to Consider Charges; Cease and Desist Order - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-74 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-75. False or Fraudulent Reports, Statements, and Records; Failure or Refusal to Give Name and Address of Person From Whom Peanuts Received - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-75 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-76. Criminal Penalty - Any person who violates any provision of this article or...

§ 2-8-77. Construction of Penalty and Remedy Provisions - The penalties and remedies prescribed in this article with respect...

§ 2-8-78. Applicability to Retailers of Peanuts - This article shall not be applicable to any retailer of...

§ 2-8-79. Applicability of “Georgia Administrative Procedure act.” - The promulgation, adoption, and amendment of rules and regulations by...

Article 4 - Agricultural Commodity Commission for Georgia Grown Products

§ 2-8-90. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 2-8-91. Authority of Commissioner - The Commissioner shall be authorized to exercise supervisory jurisdiction over...

§ 2-8-92. Creation - There is created the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Georgia Grown...

§ 2-8-93. Composition; Membership - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-93 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-94. Public Corporation and Instrumentality of the State of Georgia - The commission, with its name annexed thereto, shall be a...

§ 2-8-95. Powers, Duties, and Authority of Commission - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-95 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-96. Immunity From Liability - The members and employees of the commission and the Commissioner...

§ 2-8-97. Authority of Commissioner to Issue, Administer, and Enforce Provisions of Marketing Orders; Hearings - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-97 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-98. Recommendation of Promulgation of a Marketing Order - If, upon the basis of the record of testimony and...

§ 2-8-99. Amendments to Marketing Orders; Notice; Rules and Regulations; Termination of Orders - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-99 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-100. Levying and Collection of Assessments - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-100 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-101. Limitations on Application of Marketing Orders - Marketing orders issued by the commission may be limited in...

§ 2-8-102. Deposit and Disbursement of Funds; Investment - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-102 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-103. Duties of Attorney General - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-103 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-104. Violations - Any person who violates any provision of this article or...

§ 2-8-105. Rules and Regulations - The commission is empowered to make all necessary rules and...

Article 5 - Agricultural Commodity Commission for Equines

§ 2-8-120. Applicability - This article shall apply only to the Agricultural Commodity Commission...

§ 2-8-121. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 2-8-122. Commissioner’s Authority - The Commissioner shall be authorized to exercise supervisory jurisdiction over...

§ 2-8-123. Commission Created - There is created the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Equines. History....

§ 2-8-124. Commission Membership; Nomination and Election of Commission Members - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-124 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-125. Commission to Be a Public Corporation and Instrumentality of the State; Powers; Transaction of Commission Business - The commission, with its name annexed thereto, shall be a...

§ 2-8-126. Receipt, Collection, and Disbursement of Funds - The Commissioner is authorized and it shall be his or...

§ 2-8-127. Funds Received Under This Article to Be Held in Trust for the Commission - Funds received by the Commissioner under this article shall be...

§ 2-8-128. Persons Handling Funds to Be Bonded - Any person who handles funds under this article shall be...

§ 2-8-129. Committee Members and Employees Not Responsible Individually for Errors in Judgment, Mistakes or Other Acts - The members and employees of the commission and the Commissioner...

§ 2-8-130. Commission Authorized to Share Information With State and Federal Government Agencies - The Commissioner and the commission are authorized to confer with...

§ 2-8-131. Issuance, Administration, and Enforcement of Marketing Orders; Hearing - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-131 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-132. Provisions for Establishment of Advertising, Research, and Education Programs - If, upon the basis of the record of testimony and...

§ 2-8-133. Amendments To, Rules and Regulations Governing, and Expiration and Termination of Marketing Orders - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-133 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-134. Limited Application of Marketing Orders - Marketing orders issued by the commission may be limited in...

§ 2-8-135. Commission Authorized to Borrow Funds for Certain Purposes; Disposition of Funds Collected Pursuant to This Article - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-135 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 6 - Agricultural Commodity Commission for Propane

§ 2-8-200. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 2-8-201. Creation - The Agricultural Commodity Commission for Propane is hereby created. The...

§ 2-8-202. Membership; Vacancies; Compensation; Certification of Membership; Naming of Chairperson; Quorum - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-202 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-203. Use of Outside Resources; Representation by Attorney General; Acceptance of Donations and Gifts; Property Interests - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-203 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-204. Status of Commission; Oath of Office - The commission shall be a public corporation and an instrumentality...

§ 2-8-205. Funding Obligations - The commission is authorized, and it shall be its duty...

§ 2-8-206. Funds Held in Trust; Accounting - Funds received by the commission under this article shall be...

§ 2-8-207. Bonding Requirements for Those Handling Finances - Any persons who handle funds under this article shall be...

§ 2-8-208. No Individual Liability - The members and employees of the commission shall not be...

§ 2-8-209. Marketing Orders; Public Hearings - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-209 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-210. Recommendation for Promulgation of Marketing Order; Prohibition Against Lobbying; Administrative Expenses; Costs - If, upon the basis of the record of testimony and...

§ 2-8-211. Requirement for Referendum; Voters and Voting Rights; Approval; Record Keeping; Confidentiality - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-211 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-212. Opt Out by Dealers - A dealer can opt out of this article only once...

§ 2-8-213. Referendum Vote on Continuation of Commission - A referendum shall be held once every five years to...

§ 2-8-214. Assessments as Personal Debt; Cumulative Nature of Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-214 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-215. Civil Penalty for Violations - Any person who violates any provision of this article or...

§ 2-8-216. Actions Brought by Attorney General; Injunctions and Specific Performance; Incurring and Payment of Costs - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-216 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-217. Attorney General or Prosecuting Attorney to Bring Actions; Administrative Hearings; Response to Finding Violation - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-217 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-218. Falsification of Reports, Statements, or Records; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 2-8-218 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8-219. Regulatory Authority - The department shall promulgate rules for the administration and enforcement...

Chapter 8A - Emerging Crops Fund Act

§ 2-8A-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 2-8A-2. Purpose of Chapter - The purpose of this chapter is to promote economic development...

§ 2-8A-3. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 2-8A-5. Fund Established - History. Code 1981, § 2-8A-5 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-8A-6. Application for Interest Loan; Maximum Amount; Maximum Rate of Interest; Security - Any lender which has made or makes a loan to...

§ 2-8A-7. Repayment of Interest Loan - Repayment of an interest loan made from the fund shall...

Chapter 9 - Dealers in Agricultural Products

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 2-9-1. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 2-9-2. License Required - It shall be unlawful for any dealer in agricultural products...

§ 2-9-3. Application for License - Every dealer in agricultural products desiring to transact business in...

§ 2-9-4. Issuance of License - Unless the Commissioner refuses the application on one or more...

§ 2-9-5. Bond — Required - Before any license is issued the applicant shall make and...

§ 2-9-6. Bond — Breach of Conditions; Complaint to Commissioner; Hearing and Settlement; Action on Bond; Pro Rata Distribution of Insufficient Bond Proceeds - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 617, § 7; Ga. L....

§ 2-9-7. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License — Grounds Generally - The Commissioner may decline to grant a license or may...

§ 2-9-8. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License — Notice and Hearing - Before the Commissioner refuses a license or suspends or revokes...

§ 2-9-9. Consignment Records; Settlement With Producer - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 617, § 8.

§ 2-9-9.1. Bale Identification Numbers on Ginned Cotton - Upon ginning cotton into bales, the ginner shall assign each...

§ 2-9-10. Investigations - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 617, § 9.

§ 2-9-11. Inspections of Damaged Shipments; Certificate - Whenever produce is shipped to or received by a licensed...

§ 2-9-11.1. Ownership of Agricultural Product Harvested by Dealer, Agent or Employee, or Independent Contractor Retained by Dealer; Prompt Payment; Certificate of Receipt and Quality - Information contained in the certificate of receipt and quality pertaining...

§ 2-9-12. Sale or Possession of Substandard Products Prohibited - History. Ga. L. 1962, p. 127, § 2.

§ 2-9-13. Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner shall adopt and enforce rules and regulations deemed...

§ 2-9-14. Injunctions - In addition to the other remedies provided in this article...

§ 2-9-15. Applicability of Article - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 617, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 2-9-16. Penalty - Any dealer in agricultural products who violates any of the...

Article 2 - Grain Dealers

§ 2-9-30. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 2-9-31. License Required - It shall be unlawful for any dealer in grain who...

§ 2-9-32. Application for License - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 512, § 4; Ga. L....

§ 2-9-33. Issuance, Renewal, and Expiration of License - Unless the Commissioner refuses the application on one or more...

§ 2-9-34. Bond — Required - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 512, § 6; Ga. L....

§ 2-9-35. Bond — Breach of Conditions; Complaint to Commissioner; Hearing and Settlement; Action on Bond; Pro Rata Distribution of Insufficient Bond Proceeds - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 512, § 9; Ga. L....

§ 2-9-36. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License — Grounds - The Commissioner may decline to grant a license or may...

§ 2-9-37. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License — Notice and Hearing - Before the Commissioner refuses or revokes any license, he shall...

§ 2-9-38. Grain to Be Weighed by Certified Public Weigher - All grain purchased from a producer by a dealer licensed...

§ 2-9-39. Scales - Each grain dealer under this article must be equipped with...

§ 2-9-40. Consignment Records; Settlement With Producer - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 512, § 10.

§ 2-9-41. Investigations - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 512, § 11; Ga. L....

§ 2-9-42. Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner shall adopt and enforce rules and regulations deemed...

§ 2-9-42.1. Publication of Names, Locations, and Manner of Payment by Licensed Grain Dealers - The Commissioner may publish in print or electronically the names...

§ 2-9-43. Injunctions - In addition to the other remedies provided in this article...

§ 2-9-44. Applicability of Article - This article shall not apply to: History. Ga. L. 1976,...

§ 2-9-45. Penalty - Any dealer in grain who violates any of the provisions...

Chapter 10 - Marketing Facilities, Organizations, and Programs

Article 2 - Farmers’ Markets

§ 2-10-50. Short Title - This article shall be known as the “Georgia Marketing Act...

§ 2-10-51. Purpose of Article - This article is intended to promote the handling, packing, transporting,...

§ 2-10-52. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (4.1) “License” means...

§ 2-10-53. Powers and Duties of Commissioner Generally - The Commissioner of Agriculture is charged with the duty of...

§ 2-10-53.1. Oversight by Legislative Advisory Committee; Membership; Duties; Expiration - History. Code 1981, § 2-10-53.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-10-54. Employees Prohibited From Engaging in Business as Dealer in Agricultural Products - All full-time employees of the department whose regular work duties...

§ 2-10-55. Authority of Commissioner to Make Inspections, Prescribe and Collect Fees and Charges, and Assign Space on Farmers’ Markets - History. Ga. L. 1935, p. 369, §§ 5, 7, 8;...

§ 2-10-56. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Commissioner - The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations...

§ 2-10-57. Authority of Commissioner to Provide for Safety and Security at Farmers’ Markets; Police Powers - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 678, § 3; Ga. L....

§ 2-10-58. Acquisition and Rental of Real Property; Format of Lease Execution; Closing of Farmers’ Markets - Click to view STATE OF GEORGIA, Acting by and through...

§ 2-10-59. License Required to Sell in Farmers’ Markets; Consent to Inspection of Property; Removal From Premises - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 678, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 2-10-60. Suspension or Revocation of Registration, License, or Permit; Procedure; Enforcement of Laws, Regulations, or Orders - Any other provision of this title or Article 1 of...

§ 2-10-61. Rules and Regulations to Continue in Effect - To the extent consistent with this article, the Georgia Department...

§ 2-10-62. Prohibited Acts; Penalty - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1354, § 14; Ga. L....

Article 3 - Cooperative Marketing Associations

§ 2-10-80. Short Title - This article may be cited as the “Cooperative Marketing Act.”...

§ 2-10-81. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 2-10-82. When Associations Deemed Nonprofit - Associations organized under this article shall be deemed to be...

§ 2-10-83. Persons Who May Form Cooperative Association - Five or more persons engaged in the production of agricultural...

§ 2-10-84. Filing of Articles of Incorporation; Contents; Subscription; Verification; Further Proceedings - History. Ga. L. 1921, p. 139, § 6; Ga. L....

§ 2-10-85. Amendment of Charter - Amendments of the charter may be authorized at any regular...

§ 2-10-86. Adoption of Bylaws; Authorized Provisions - History. Ga. L. 1921, p. 139, § 8; Code 1933,...

§ 2-10-87. Directors to Manage Association; Number; Election or Appointment; Compensation; Marketing or Purchasing Contracts With Association; Vacancies - History. Ga. L. 1921, p. 139, § 10; Code 1933,...

§ 2-10-88. Election of Officers - History. Ga. L. 1921, p. 139, § 11; Code 1933,...

§ 2-10-89. Removal of Officers or Directors - History. Ga. L. 1921, p. 139, § 13; Code 1933,...

§ 2-10-90. Eligibility as Members or Stockholders - Under the terms and conditions prescribed in its bylaws, an...

§ 2-10-91. Issuance of Stock or Certificate; Liability of Member; Maximum Amount of Stock Member May Own; Voting; Preferred Stock; Transfer of Stock; Purchase of Own Stock by Association - History. Ga. L. 1921, p. 139, § 12; Code 1933,...

§ 2-10-92. Regular Meetings; Special Meetings Generally; Notice - History. Ga. L. 1921, p. 139, § 9; Code 1933,...

§ 2-10-93. Referral of Matters to Entire Membership; Special Meetings - Upon demand of one-third of the entire board of directors,...

§ 2-10-94. Powers of Associations Generally - Each association incorporated under this article shall have the following...

§ 2-10-95. Duration of Associations - Each association incorporated and organized after April 3, 1978, pursuant...

§ 2-10-96. Use of Preferred Stock to Purchase Property Interest - Whenever an association organized under this article with preferred capital...

§ 2-10-97. Transfer of Common Stock - Common stock of cooperative associations organized under this article may...

§ 2-10-98. Joining With Other Nonprofit Cooperative Associations - A cooperative association organized under this article may join with...

§ 2-10-99. Ownership In, Control Of, or Membership in Other Corporations; Warehouse Receipts - An association may organize, form, operate, own, control, have an...

§ 2-10-100. Contracts and Agreements Between Associations - History. Ga. L. 1921, p. 139, § 21; Code 1933,...

§ 2-10-101. Marketing Contracts Authorized; Provisions; Liquidated Damages; Injunctions and Restraining Orders; Specific Performance - History. Ga. L. 1921, p. 139, § 15; Code 1933,...

§ 2-10-102. Activities in Connection With Agricultural Products and Furnishing Farm Business Services Generally - A cooperative association organized under this article may engage in...

§ 2-10-103. Engaging in Business for Nonmembers - During any fiscal year, a cooperative association organized under this...

§ 2-10-103.1. Power to Acquire Debt or Equity Of, Create or Own, and Control and Manage Business Entities - A cooperative association organized under this article shall have the...

§ 2-10-104. Annual Reports - Each association formed under this article shall prepare an annual...

§ 2-10-105. License Fee; Tax Exemption - Each association organized under this article shall pay an annual...

§ 2-10-106. Distribution of Excess Income, Reserves, or Surpluses - Net income of a cooperative association organized under this article,...

§ 2-10-107. Associations Not Deemed Monopolistic or in Restraint of Trade - No association organized under this article shall be deemed to...

§ 2-10-108. Applicability of Nonprofit Corporation Laws - The general corporation laws of this state applicable to nonprofit...

§ 2-10-109. Applicability of Other Laws - No provisions of law which are in conflict with this...

§ 2-10-110. Procedure by Which Other Corporations and Associations May Come Under Article - Any corporation or association organized under any statute of this...

§ 2-10-111. Use of Word “Cooperative” in Business Name - No person, firm, corporation, or association organized or doing business...

Article 4 - Roadside Markets Incentive Program

§ 2-10-130. Through 2-10-140 - History. Ga. L. 1967, p. 476, § 1-11; repealed by...

Chapter 11 - Seeds and Plants

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 2-11-1. Misrepresentation of Count or Variety of Agricultural Plants - As used in this Code section, the term “plant” includes...

§ 2-11-2. Fraudulent Sale of Nursery Stock or Seedlings; Misrepresenting Fruit or Nut Trees - History. Ga. L. 1960, p. 255, §§ 2, 3.

Article 2 - Sale and Transportation of Seeds

§ 2-11-20. Short Title - This article may be cited as the “Georgia Seed Law.”...

§ 2-11-21. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 2-11-22. Labeling Requirements - following the information given pursuant to subparagraphs (A) and (B)...

§ 2-11-23. Prohibited Acts - History. Ga. L. 1941, p. 497, § 3; Ga. L....

§ 2-11-24. Records and Samples to Be Kept; Inspection Thereof - Each person whose name or approved A.M.S. code number or...

§ 2-11-25. Powers and Duties of Commissioner — Generally - The duty of enforcing this article and the carrying out...

§ 2-11-26. Powers and Duties of Commissioner — Licensing Authority; Penalties - Actions stated in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection...

§ 2-11-28. Powers and Duties of Commissioner — Rule-Making Authority - The Commissioner shall have authority to promulgate and enforce such...

§ 2-11-30. Seizure of Seed for Violation of Article; Disposition Thereof - Any seed sold, offered for sale, or exposed for sale...

§ 2-11-31. Injunctions - The Commissioner is authorized to apply for and the court...

§ 2-11-32. Exemption From Article - No person or vendor shall be subject to the penalties...

§ 2-11-33. Applicability of Code Sections 2-11-21 and 2-11-22 - Code Sections 2-11-21 and 2-11-22 shall not apply: History. Ga....

§ 2-11-34. Penalty for Violations of Article or Rules and Regulations; Commissioner Authorized to Utilize Warning for Minor Violations - History. Ga. L. 1941, p. 497, § 7; Ga. L....

§ 2-11-35. Local Regulation Prohibited - History. Code 1981, § 2-11-35 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-11-36. Seeds Used in Production of Low Thc Oil - This article shall not apply to seeds used for the...

Article 3 - Certification of Seeds and Plants

§ 2-11-50. Legislative Intent - The General Assembly declares that for the purpose of fostering...

§ 2-11-51. Definitions - For the purposes of this article, the term: History. Ga....

§ 2-11-52. Designation of Agency for Certification of Seeds and Plants; Liability for Damages Resulting From Certification Work; Immunity - In order to execute the policy stated in Code Section...

§ 2-11-53. False Use of Evidence of Certification in Sale of Seeds or Plants - It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, firm, association,...

Article 4 - Seed Arbitration Council

§ 2-11-70. Purpose; Creation of Seed Arbitration Council - History. Code 1981, § 2-11-70 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-11-71. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 2-11-72. Notice of Requirements for Filing Complaint Printed on Seed Container, Label, or Invoice; Effect of Failure to Provide Notice - History. Code 1981, § 2-11-72 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-11-73. Filing Complaint; Fee; Procedure - History. Code 1981, § 2-11-73 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-11-74. Membership of Seed Arbitration Council; Terms; Chairperson and Secretary; Sessions; Expenses - History. Code 1981, § 2-11-74 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-11-75. Hearings and Investigations - History. Code 1981, § 2-11-75 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-11-76. Findings and Recommendations - (2.1) That money damages be paid to the purchaser of...

§ 2-11-77. Rules and Regulations - Pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative...

Chapter 12 - Fertilizers, Liming Materials, and Soil Amendments

Article 1 - Fertilizers

§ 2-12-1. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 2-12-2. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: Click to view...

§ 2-12-3. Commissioner to Administer Article - This article shall be administered by the Commissioner of Agriculture...

§ 2-12-4. Licensing Requirements Generally; Fees; Renewal; Contents - History. Code 1981, § 2-12-4 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-12-5. Nonresident Licensees - Every nonresident licensee, at the time of licensing and before...

§ 2-12-6. Labeling of Fertilizer - History. Code 1981, § 2-12-6 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-12-7. Inspection of Fertilizer; Methods of Sampling and Analysis; Distribution of Results - History. Code 1981, § 2-12-7 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-12-8. Inspection Fees; Quarterly Report; Collection Penalty; Effect of Failure to File Report and Pay Assessment - History. Code 1981, § 2-12-8 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-12-9. Penalties for Plant Food Deficiencies; Time for Payment; Effect of Failure to Pay; Alteration of Content of Fertilizer by Recipient - History. Code 1981, § 2-12-9 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-12-10. Distribution of Misbranded Fertilizer Prohibited; When Misbranded - No person shall distribute misbranded fertilizer. A fertilizer shall be...

§ 2-12-11. Distribution of Adulterated Fertilizer Prohibited; When Adulterated - No person shall distribute an adulterated fertilizer product. A fertilizer...

§ 2-12-12. Determination of Value of Ingredients; Prohibition of Use or Deletion From Label - The Commissioner is authorized to determine whether an ingredient listed...

§ 2-12-13. Short Weight Penalty; Adjustment of Invoice - History. Code 1981, § 2-12-13 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-12-14. Exchange Between Licensees Not Restricted - Nothing in this article shall be construed to restrict, subject...

§ 2-12-15. Adoption, Enforcement, and Promulgation of Rules and Regulations Generally; Sharing of Information - For the enforcement and implementation of this article, the Commissioner...

§ 2-12-16. Revocation or Denial of License; Cancellation or Refusal of Registration - The Commissioner is authorized to revoke the license and cancel...

§ 2-12-17. Stop Sale, Stop Use, or Removal Orders - The Commissioner may issue and enforce a written or printed...

§ 2-12-18. Seizure, Condemnation, and Disposition of Nonconforming Fertilizer - In addition to stop sale, stop use, or removal orders,...

§ 2-12-19. Injunctions - The Commissioner is authorized to apply for and the court...

§ 2-12-20. Notice of Violations; Administrative Hearing; Penalty for Violation; Prosecution - History. Code 1981, § 2-12-20 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 2-12-21. Local Regulation Prohibited - History. Code 1981, § 2-12-21 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 2 - Liming Materials

§ 2-12-40. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 2-12-41. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 2-12-42. Administration of Article - This article shall be administered by the Commissioner of Agriculture...

§ 2-12-43. Licenses Required; Application, Annual Renewal, Fees, Revocation; Registration of Products; Application, Fees, Cancellation - A lime license must be renewed annually and fees shall...

§ 2-12-44. Semiannual Tonnage Statements - Each licensee shall submit semiannually to the Commissioner, on forms...

§ 2-12-45. Labeling Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 2-12-45 , enacted by Ga. L....

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