Title 2 — Agriculture
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O.C.G.A. § 2-13-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Brand name’’ means any word, name, symbol, or device or any combination thereof identifying the commercial feed of a distributor or licensee and distinguishing it from that of others. (2) ‘‘Commercial feed’’ means all materials except whol…
O.C.G.A. § 2-13-10 When commercial feed deemed adulterated
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A commercial feed shall be deemed to be adulterated: (1) If it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health, provided that, if the substance is not an added substance, such commercial feed shall not be considered adulterated und…
O.C.G.A. § 2-13-11 Prohibited acts
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The following acts and the causing thereof within this state are prohibited: (1) The manufacture or distribution of any commercial feed that is adulterated or misbranded; (2) The adulteration or misbranding of any commercial feed; (3) The distribution of agricultural commodities,…
O.C.G.A. § 2-13-18 Injunctions
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The Commissioner is authorized to apply for and the court to grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated under this chapter, notwithstanding the existence of other reme…
O.C.G.A. § 2-13-19 Initiation of prosecutions
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(a) It shall be the duty of the Attorney General or each district attorney of a superior court to whom any violation is reported by the Commissioner or his representative to cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted and prosecuted in a court of competent jurisdiction without…
O.C.G.A. § 2-13-2 Commissioner to administer chapter
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This chapter shall be administered by the Commissioner of Agriculture. History. — Code 1933, § 42-201, enacted by Ga. L. 1972, p. 10, § 1. 2-13-3. Cooperation with other agencies and associations.
O.C.G.A. § 2-13-23 Criminal penalty
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Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or who impedes, hinders, or otherwise prevents or attempts to prevent the Commissioner or his duly authorized agent in the performance of his duty in connection with this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. 584 H…
O.C.G.A. § 2-13-3 Cooperation with other agencies and associations
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The Commissioner may cooperate and enter into agreements with governmental agencies of this state, other states, agencies of the federal government, and private associations in order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this chapter. History. — Code 1933, § 42-215, enacted …
O.C.G.A. § 2-13-5 Disclosure of protected information
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Any person who uses to his own advantage or reveals to anyone other than the Commissioner, officers of the department, or the courts, when relevant in any judicial proceeding, any information acquired under the authority of this chapter concerning any method, records, formulation…
O.C.G.A. § 2-13-7 Compliance with Chapter 5 of this title
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Every nonresident licensee, at the time of licensing and before distributing commercial feed in this state, shall comply with Chapter 5 of this title, the ‘‘Department of Agriculture Registration, License, and Permit Act.’’ History. — Ga. L. 1945, p. 213, § 10; Code 1933, § 42-21…
O.C.G.A. § 2-13-8 Labeling requirements
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(a) A commercial feed, other than a customer-formula feed, shall be accompanied by a label bearing the following information: (1) The net weight, which may be stated in metric units in addition to the required avoirdupois units; (2) The product name and the brand name, if any, un…
O.C.G.A. § 2-13-9 When commercial feed deemed misbranded
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A commercial feed shall be deemed to be misbranded: (1) If its labeling is false or misleading in any particular; (2) If it is distributed under the name of another commercial feed; 576 2-13-10 (3) If it is not labeled as required in Code Section 2-13-8; (4) If it purports to be …