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§ 2-12-46. Analysis and Sampling by Commissioner - History. Code 1981, § 2-12-46 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-12-47. Sale of Noncomplying, Toxic, or Domestic Septage Material Prohibited - History. Code 1981, § 2-12-47 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-12-48. Penalties for Deficient Materials - If the analysis of an official sample shows that an...
§ 2-12-49. Rules and Regulations; Sharing of Information - The Commissioner, after reasonable notice and hearing, is authorized to...
§ 2-12-50. Notice and Prosecution of Violations; Hearings; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 2-12-50 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 3 - Soil Amendments
§ 2-12-70. Short Title - This article shall be known as the “Georgia Soil Amendment...
§ 2-12-71. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: The term “soil...
§ 2-12-72. Commissioner to Administer Article - This article shall be administered by the Commissioner of Agriculture....
§ 2-12-73. Registration Required; Proof of Claims or Value; Fee - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 359, § 4; Ga. L....
§ 2-12-74. Refusal or Revocation of Registration - The Commissioner shall refuse to register any soil amendment which...
§ 2-12-75. Inspection Fees; Semiannual Reporting - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 359, § 7; Ga. L....
§ 2-12-76. Labeling Requirements - Every soil amendment container shall be labeled on the face...
§ 2-12-77. When Soil Amendment Deemed Misbranded - A soil amendment shall be considered misbranded if: History. Ga....
§ 2-12-78. Inspection, Sampling, and Analysis - The Commissioner or his designated agents are authorized to enter...
§ 2-12-79. Prohibited Acts - It shall be a violation of this article for any...
§ 2-12-80. Promulgation and Adoption of Rules and Regulations; Sharing of Information - The Commissioner is authorized to: History. Ga. L. 1976, p....
§ 2-12-81. Stop Sale, Use, and Removal Orders - The Commissioner may issue and enforce a written or printed...
§ 2-12-82. Injunctions - The Commissioner may bring an action to enjoin the violation...
§ 2-12-83. Penalties - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 359, § 12; Ga. L....
Article 4 - Horticultural Growing Media
§ 2-12-100. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 2-12-101. Purpose - Horticultural growing media are one of the foundations of successful...
§ 2-12-102. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 2-12-103. Administration and Enforcement - The Commissioner is authorized to administer and enforce the provisions...
§ 2-12-104. Authority of Commissioner - The Commissioner is authorized to: History. Code 1981, § 2-12-104...
§ 2-12-105. Assessment and Collection of Cost of Registration - For the purpose of defraying expenses of registration under this...
§ 2-12-106. Exemptions - History. Code 1981, § 2-12-106 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-12-107. Revocation, Denial, Cancellation, and Refusal of Registration - The Commissioner is authorized to revoke and cancel registrations of...
§ 2-12-108. Injunctions Against Violations - The Commissioner is authorized to apply for and the court...
§ 2-12-109. Prohibited Acts - It shall be unlawful for any person to: History. Code...
§ 2-12-110. Penalty - Any person violating any provision of this article shall be...
Chapter 13 - Commercial Feeds
§ 2-13-1. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: (9.1) “Licensee” means...
§ 2-13-2. Commissioner to Administer Chapter - This chapter shall be administered by the Commissioner of Agriculture....
§ 2-13-3. Cooperation With Other Agencies and Associations - The Commissioner may cooperate and enter into agreements with governmental...
§ 2-13-4. Publication of Information as to Sales, Production, Use, and Analyses - The Commissioner may publish, in such forms as he may...
§ 2-13-5. Disclosure of Protected Information - Any person who uses to his own advantage or reveals...
§ 2-13-6. License Required for Distribution; Product Registration; Fees; Refusal or Cancellation of License or Registration - History. Ga. L. 1945, p. 213, § 3; Code 1933,...
§ 2-13-7. Compliance With Chapter 5 of This Title - Every nonresident licensee, at the time of licensing and before...
§ 2-13-8. Labeling Requirements - History. Code 1933, § 42-204, enacted by Ga. L. 1972,...
§ 2-13-9. When Commercial Feed Deemed Misbranded - A commercial feed shall be deemed to be misbranded: History....
§ 2-13-10. When Commercial Feed Deemed Adulterated - A commercial feed shall be deemed to be adulterated: History....
§ 2-13-11. Prohibited Acts - The following acts and the causing thereof within this state...
§ 2-13-12. Establishment of Standards for Feeds; Adoption of Rules and Regulations - History. Code 1933, § 42-208, enacted by Ga. L. 1972,...
§ 2-13-13. Inspections Authorized; Receipt for Samples; Warrant; Methods of Sampling and Analysis Generally; Forwarding of Results - History. Ga. L. 1945, p. 213, §§ 5, 8; Ga....
§ 2-13-14. Issuance and Enforcement of Withdrawal From Distribution Orders; Condemnation and Confiscation Authorized; Disposition of Condemned Feed - History. Ga. L. 1945, p. 213, § 13; Code 1933,...
§ 2-13-18. Injunctions - The Commissioner is authorized to apply for and the court...
§ 2-13-19. Initiation of Prosecutions - History. Code 1933, § 42-211, enacted by Ga. L. 1972,...
§ 2-13-20. Certificate of State Chemist or Other State Employee as Prima-Facie Evidence - In any controversy or prosecution arising under this chapter, a...
§ 2-13-21. Applicability of “Georgia Administrative Procedure act.” - The provisions of this chapter pertaining to rule making, the...
§ 2-13-22. Exemptions From Chapter; When Chapter May Be Waived - History. Code 1933, § 42-212, enacted by Ga. L. 1972,...
§ 2-13-23. Criminal Penalty - Any person who violates any of the provisions of this...
Chapter 14 - Sale of Agricultural and Forest Products
Article 2 - Cotton
§ 2-14-20. Sale of Cottonseed Hulls Without Having Weight Stamped on Package - Any person, firm, or corporation who sells cottonseed hulls in...
Article 3 - Honeybees
§ 2-14-40. License Required for Sale of Bees; Fee; Revocation of License - History. Ga. L. 1921, p. 260, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 2-14-41. Powers of Commissioner Generally; Promulgation and Enforcement of Rules, Ordinances, and Regulations - The Commissioner shall have full and plenary power to deal...
§ 2-14-41.1. Prohibition Against Restriction of Honeybee Production or Maintenance - No county, municipal corporation, consolidated government, or other political subdivision...
§ 2-14-42. Inspections Authorized Generally - The Commissioner and his agents and employees shall have the...
§ 2-14-43. Inspection of Honeybee Colonies; Assistance in Inspection - The Commissioner may require the registration and inspection of honeybee...
§ 2-14-44. Disposition of Infected Bees or Fixtures - The Commissioner, through his agents or employees, may require the...
§ 2-14-45. Compensation for Destroyed Property Authorized; Appraisal - Whenever bees, hives, or other equipment are ordered destroyed pursuant...
§ 2-14-46. Importation of Honeybees or Secondhand Equipment Prohibited Without Special Permit - The shipment or movement into this state of any honeybees...
§ 2-14-47. Penalty for Violation of Article or Rules or Regulations - Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions...
Article 4 - Pecans
§ 2-14-60. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 2-14-61. Licenses Required of Pecan Processors and Wholesalers - History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 539, § 2.
§ 2-14-62. Standards and Grades; Labels; Improper Grading or Labeling as Cause for License Revocation - The Commissioner shall prescribe standards and grades for pecans fit...
§ 2-14-63. Disposition of Pecans Unfit for Human Consumption; Violation of Code Section Grounds for License Revocation - Pecans failing to meet the standards prescribed for pecans fit...
§ 2-14-64. Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner is authorized to adopt and promulgate rules and...
§ 2-14-65. Injunctions - In addition to the remedies provided in this article and...
§ 2-14-66. Penalty for Violations of Article or Rules and Regulations - Violation of any provision of this article or of the...
Article 5 - Timber Products
Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 2-14-80. Standard for Computing Board Feet of Lumber - History. Ga. L. 1957, p. 588, §§ 1-3. Cross references....
§ 2-14-80.1. Form of Price Quotation Where Weight Is Used to Determine Board Feet, Cords, or Units of Pulpwood or Timber - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 935, § 1.
Part 3 - Dimension Lumber
§ 2-14-120. “Dimension Lumber” Defined; Adoption of Standards for Grading of Dimension Lumber - History. Code 1981, § 2-14-120 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-14-121. Graded Dimension Lumber to Be Stamped by Licensed Agency - On and after July 1, 1990, it shall be unlawful...
§ 2-14-122. Enforcement by Commissioner; Stop Sale, Stop Use, and Removal Orders; Seizure of Lumber - History. Code 1981, § 2-14-122 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-14-123. Violations - Any person violating any provisions of this part shall be...
Article 6 - Vidalia Onions
§ 2-14-130. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 2-14-131. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 2-14-132. Use of Term “vidalia.” - Only onions which are of the Vidalia onion variety and...
§ 2-14-132.1. Vidalia Onion Trademark; Royalties; License Fees - The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to take all actions...
§ 2-14-133. Rules and Regulations; Enforcement of Article - History. Code 1981, § 2-14-133 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-14-134. Violations; Criminal Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 2-14-134 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-14-135. Civil Penalties; Injunctions - History. Code 1981, § 2-14-135 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-14-136. Marketing Season Shipping Date - The Commissioner may determine and announce a shipping date each...
§ 2-14-137. Standards for Grades - The standards for grades adopted by the U.S. Department of...
§ 2-14-138. Advisory Panel Created - The Commissioner shall appoint a Vidalia Onion Advisory Panel, to...
Article 7 - Pick-Your-Own Farm Operations
§ 2-14-150. Legislative Declarations; Intent - The General Assembly recognizes that persons who patronize farms specializing...
§ 2-14-151. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 2-14-152. Liability of Farm Owner or Operator - History. Code 1981, § 2-14-152 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-14-153. Warning Notices Required; Effect of Failure to Comply With Notice Requirements - Under Georgia law, an owner or operator of a pick-your-own...
Chapter 16 - Action for Disparagement of Perishable Food Products or Commodities
§ 2-16-1. Legislative Findings, Determinations, and Declaration - The General Assembly finds, determines, and declares that the production...
§ 2-16-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 2-16-3. Cause of Action for Disparagement of Perishable Food Products or Commodities - Any person who produces, markets, or sells a perishable food...
§ 2-16-4. Limitations of Actions - Any civil action for damages for disparagement of perishable agricultural...
Chapter 17 - Georgia Grown Farm to Food Bank Program (F2fb)
§ 2-17-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 2-17-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 2-17-3. Grants to Regional Food Banks; Administration; Powers and Duties of Department of Agriculture - History. Code 1981, § 2-17-3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-17-4. Annual Review and Audit - The program established pursuant to this chapter and any funds...
§ 2-17-5. Annual Report - Within 90 days of the conclusion of the state’s fiscal...
§ 2-17-6. Violations; Penalty - It shall be unlawful for any person providing services to...
Chapter 18 - Georgia Tobacco Community Development Board
§ 2-18-1. Through 2-18-6 - History. Code 1981, §§ 2-18-1 through 2-18-6, enacted by Ga....
Chapter 19 - Georgia Cotton Producers Indemnity Fund
§ 2-19-1. Enactment of Chapter; Purpose - This chapter is enacted pursuant to the authority granted to...
§ 2-19-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 2-19-3. Powers and Duties of the Commissioner - History. Code 1981, § 2-19-3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-19-4. Claims by Eligible Cotton Producers; Filing; Contents - History. Code 1981, § 2-19-4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-19-5. Georgia Cotton Producers Indemnity Fund of 1999 Created - History. Code 1981, § 2-19-5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-19-5.1. “Cotton Ginner” Defined; Payment of Excess Funds in Indemnity Fund; Filing Claims - History. Code 1981, § 2-19-5.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-19-6. Stipulations on Acceptance of Indemnity Payments; Recovery of Payments by the Commissioner - History. Code 1981, § 2-19-6 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-19-7. Violations of Chapter - Any person who asserts a false claim under the provisions...
§ 2-19-8. Appropriation of Funds by the General Assembly - No indemnity payments shall be paid pursuant to this chapter...
Chapter 21 - Organic Certification and Labeling
§ 2-21-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 2-21-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 2-21-3. Certification Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 2-21-3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-21-4. Packaging and Labeling; Registration Required - History. Code 1981, § 2-21-4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-21-5. Inspection and Testing - History. Code 1981, § 2-21-5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-21-6. Rules and Regulations - History. Code 1981, § 2-21-6 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-21-7. Right of Appeal - Any person, producer, broker, distributor, or processor of an organic...
§ 2-21-8. Penalty - Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall...
Chapter 22 - Poultry Contract Growers or Producers
§ 2-22-1. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 2-22-2. Voidability of Contracts by Contract Growers or Producers; Right and Notice of Cancellation - History. Code 1981, § 2-22-2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-22-3. Provision of Statistical Information and Data to Determine Compensation - Any integrator or processor shall provide to any contract grower...
§ 2-22-4. Weighing and Measuring of Poultry - Any contract grower or contract producer or the designee thereof...
§ 2-22-5. Application of Fair Business Practices Act - History. Code 1981, § 2-22-5 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 23 - Hemp Farming
§ 2-23-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 2-23-2. Intent - The intent of this chapter is to: History. Code 1981,...
§ 2-23-3. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 2-23-4. Required Licenses; Research by Colleges and Universities; Processing of Other Products - History. Code 1981, § 2-23-4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-23-5. Procedure for Licensing; Fees; License Requirements; Limitations on Licenses - History. Code 1981, § 2-23-5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-23-6. Procedure for Permitting; Limitations on Permits and Interests - History. Code 1981, § 2-23-6 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-23-6.1. Bond Requirements; Breach of Bond; Hearing; Enforcement; Insufficient Bond Funds - History. Code 1981, § 2-23-6.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-23-7. Business Agreements; Transportation; Reimbursement for Crop Destruction - History. Code 1981, § 2-23-7 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-23-8. Sampling and Random Testing of Hemp - History. Code 1981, § 2-23-8 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-23-9. Contracting for Testing, Certification, Regulatory, and Grading Functions - The department shall be authorized to enter into a contract...
§ 2-23-10. Enforcement; Corrective Action Plan; Revocation of Licenses; Reporting of Licensees and Permittees to Attorney General - History. Code 1981, § 2-23-10 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-23-11. Plan for Regulation; Approval - History. Code 1981, § 2-23-11 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 2-23-12. Rules and Regulations - The department, in consultation with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation,...