Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Disparagement’’ means the willful or malicious dissemination to the public in any manner of false information that a perishable food product or commodity is not safe for human consumption. The information shall be deemed to be false if it is not based upon reasonable and reliable scientific inquiry, facts, or data. (2) ‘‘Perishable food product or commodity’’ means any agricultural or aquacultural food product which is sold or distributed in a form that will perish or decay beyond marketability within a period of time. 609 2-16-4 (3) ‘‘Producers, processors, marketers, and sellers’’ shall include the entire chain from grower to consumer. History. — Code 1981, § 2-16-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1795, § 1. 2-16-3. Cause of action for disparagement of perishable food products or commodities. Any person who produces, markets, or sells a perishable food product or commodity and suffers damage as a result of another person’s disparagement of such perishable food products or commodities has a cause of action for damages and for any other relief a court of competent jurisdiction deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, compensatory and punitive damages. History. — Code 1981, § 2-16-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1795, § 1.