106-185. Scope of Article; federal-State cooperation.
(a) Scope. - This Article gives the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services the authority to investigate marketing conditions for and establish and maintain standard grades, packages, and State brands for farm products. As used in this Article, the term "farm products" means farm crops, horticultural crops, and animal products.
(b) Cooperation. - The Commissioner of Agriculture may enter into agreements with the United States Department of Agriculture that require State and federal cooperation in performing the duties imposed by this Article. (1919, c. 325, s. 1; C.S., s. 4781; 1921, c. 140; 1993, c. 223, s. 1; 1997-261, s. 36.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 17 - Marketing and Branding Farm Products.
§ 106-185 - Scope of Article; federal-State cooperation.
§ 106-186 - Power to employ agents and assistants.
§ 106-187 - Board of Agriculture to investigate marketing of farm products.
§ 106-188 - Promulgation of standards for receptacles, etc.
§ 106-189 - Sale and receptacles of standardized products must conform to requirements.
§ 106-189.2 - Sale of immature apples.
§ 106-190 - Inspectors or graders authorized; revocation of license.
§ 106-190.1 - Aggregate State service credit for graders.
§ 106-191 - Appeal from classification.
§ 106-192 - Certificate of grade prima facie evidence.
§ 106-193 - Unwholesome products not classified; health officer notified.
§ 106-194 - Inspection and sampling of farm products authorized.
§ 106-194.1 - Farm Product Inspection Account.
§ 106-195 - Rules and regulations; how prescribed.
§ 106-196 - Violation of Article or regulations a misdemeanor.