Title 2 — Agriculture
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O.C.G.A. § 2-1-1 Definitions
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As used in this title, the term: (1) ‘‘Commissioner’’ means the Commissioner of Agriculture. (2) ‘‘Department’’ means the Department of Agriculture of this state. (3) ‘‘Sustainable agriculture’’ or ‘‘sustainable agricultural practices’’ means science-based agricultural practices,…
O.C.G.A. § 2-1-1.1 Policy of state to promote sustainable agriculture
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It shall be the policy of this state to promote sustainable agriculture. History. — Code 1981, § 2-1-1.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 248, § 2/HB 225. 2-1-2. Verification of certain licenses by inspectors.
O.C.G.A. § 2-1-2 Verification of certain licenses by inspectors
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The inspectors of the department, in the regular course of their duties, shall verify that each facility they inspect has proper state licenses for the sale of cigarettes, malt beverages, and wine. Should any facility not have such state licenses as required by law, the state rev…
O.C.G.A. § 2-1-3 Sales of farm products, plants, and seed on Sunday
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It shall be lawful to sell or offer for sale perishable farm products, growing plants, and perishable seed on Sunday. History. — Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 202, § 1.
O.C.G.A. § 2-1-5 Administrative rules and regulations
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— License requirements, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Rules of Georgia Department of Agriculture, Grain 456 2-9-32 Dealers, Subject 40-25-2.
O.C.G.A. § 2-2-1 Department of Agriculture established
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There is established a Department of Agriculture for this state. History. — Ga. L. 1874, p. 5, § 1; Code 1882, § 1465a; Civil Code 1895, § 1789; Civil Code 1910, § 2065; Code 1933, § 5-101. 172 2-2-4
O.C.G.A. § 2-2-11 Inspection warrants
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Whenever the Constitution or laws of the United States or the State of Georgia require the issuance of a warrant to make an inspection under any law administered by the Commissioner of Agriculture or the Department of Agriculture, the procedure set forth in paragraphs (1) through…
O.C.G.A. § 2-2-3 Commissioner of Agriculture — Term of office; removal
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The term of office of the Commissioner shall be for four years or until his successor is elected and qualified, unless he is removed in the manner prescribed by law for the removal of officers of the state government. History. — Ga. L. 1874, p. 5, § 7; Code 1882, § 1465g; Ga. L. …
O.C.G.A. § 2-2-5 Commissioner of Agriculture — Bond
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The Commissioner shall give a bond of $50,000.00 as a guaranty of the faithful performance of the duties of his office and for the proper accounting for all moneys, fees, etc., received by his office. The bond shall be furnished by a surety company authorized to do business in Ge…
O.C.G.A. § 2-2-7 Commissioner of Agriculture — Powers and duties
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The Commissioner of Agriculture shall serve as the chief administrative officer of the Department of Agriculture. The Commissioner shall be responsible for the enforcement of all duties imposed upon him by law. In addition to any other powers which may be conferred upon him, the …
O.C.G.A. § 2-2-9 Rules and regulations
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The Commissioner is empowered to make all necessary rules and regulations for the purpose of carrying out the purposes of this title. History. — Ga. L. 1874, p. 5, § 5; Code 1882, § 1465e; Civil Code 1895, § 1793; Civil Code 1910, § 2083; Code 1933, § 5-108.
O.C.G.A. § 2-3-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Act.’’ History. — Code 1981, § 12-3-470, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 801, § 1; Ga. L. 1996, p. 6, § 12; Code 1981, § 2-3-1, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2011, p. 261, § 4/HB 125.
O.C.G.A. § 2-3-10 Setting rentals and other charges
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The authority is authorized to fix rentals and other charges which any user, exhibitor, concessionaire, franchisee, or vendor shall pay to the authority for the use of the project or part thereof or combination thereof, and to charge and collect the same, and to lease and make co…
O.C.G.A. § 2-3-11 Legal services of Attorney General
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The Attorney General shall provide legal services for the authority and in connection therewith the provisions of Code Sections 45-15-13 through 45-15-16 shall be fully applicable. History. — Code 1981, § 12-3-480, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 801, § 1; Code 1981, § 2-3-11, as rede…
O.C.G.A. § 2-3-13 Conflict of interest; full disclosure
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(a) Every member of the authority and every employee of the authority who knowingly has any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract to which the authority is or is about to become a party, or in any other business of the authority, or in any firm or corporation doing busine…
O.C.G.A. § 2-3-14 Power of authority to issue revenue bonds
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(a) The authority or any authority or body which may succeed to the powers, duties, and liabilities vested in the authority is authorized at one time, or from time to time, to provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue bonds for the purpose of paying all or any part of the…
O.C.G.A. § 2-3-15 Authorization for department construction and acquisition of projects
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The Department of Agriculture is authorized to construct, erect, acquire, and own the project, as defined in this chapter. The costs of any 204 2-3-15 such project may be paid from the proceeds of state general obligation or guaranteed revenue debt. The department is authorized t…
O.C.G.A. § 2-3-2 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Authority’’ means the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority. (2) ‘‘Cost of the project’’ means the cost of construction; the cost of all lands, properties, rights, easements, and franchises acquired; the cost of all machinery and equip…
O.C.G.A. § 2-3-4 Purpose and general business of authority
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The corporate purpose and the general nature of the business of the authority shall be: (1) The provision of a facility for the agricultural community to present, exhibit, and promote its products and livestock to agribusiness persons and the public in an effort to boost the stat…
O.C.G.A. § 2-3-5 Powers of authority generally
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The authority is authorized: (1) To have a seal and alter it at pleasure; (2) To acquire, hold, and dispose of personal property for its corporate purposes; (3) To appoint, select, and employ officers, agents, and employees, including engineering, architectural, and construction …
O.C.G.A. § 2-3-6 Public purpose of authority; tax and assessment exemptions
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It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of the authority and the carrying out of its corporate purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and constitute a public purpose and that the authority will be performing an essential governmen…
O.C.G.A. § 2-3-7 Exercise of police powers by authority
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The authority is authorized to exercise such of the police powers of the state as may be necessary to maintain peace and order and to enforce any and all zoning, use, and personal conduct restrictions upon the properties, facilities, and persons under its jurisdiction to the exte…
O.C.G.A. § 2-3-8 Authorization for security force
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The authority is authorized to contract for or to provide for and maintain a security force with respect to the facilities and property owned, leased, operated, or under the control of the authority and within the territory thereof. The security force shall have the duty to prote…
O.C.G.A. § 2-3-9 Receipts deemed trust funds
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All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this chapter, whether as grants or other contributions or as revenues, rents, and earnings, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this chapter. History. — Code 1981, § 12-3-478, enacted by G…
O.C.G.A. § 2-4-1 Short title
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This chapter may be cited as the ‘‘Georgia Seed Development Act.’’ History. — Ga. L. 1959, p. 83, § 1. 2-4-2. Seed Development Commission — Creation; corporate powers. (a) As used in this chapter, the term ‘‘commission’’ means the Georgia Seed Development Commission. (b) There is…
O.C.G.A. § 2-4-10 Debt or pledge of credit of state not authorized
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Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed in any manner as authorizing the creation of a debt of the State of Georgia or a pledge of the credit of this state. History. — Ga. L. 1959, p. 83, § 8. 212 T.2, C.5 REGISTRATION, LICENSES, AND PERMITS 2-5-3 CHAPTER 5 REGISTRAT…
O.C.G.A. § 2-4-5 Seed Development Commission — Purchase contracts
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All contracts for the purchase of supplies or equipment by the commission for any purpose whatever shall be made only after competitive sealed bids have been received. History. — Ga. L. 1959, p. 83, § 7. 210 2-4-9 2-4-6. Seed Development Commission — Operation on nonprofit basis.…
O.C.G.A. § 2-4-7 Advisory board created; members; function
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The commission may appoint an advisory board, consisting of such number and qualifications of members as the commission may determine, to advise and consult with the commission in the performance of the commission’s duties. The function of such a board shall be advisory only. His…
O.C.G.A. § 2-5-1 Short title
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This chapter may be cited as the ‘‘Department of Agriculture Registration, License, and Permit Act.’’ History. — Ga. L. 1966, p. 307, § 1. 2-5-2. Applicability of chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 2-5-2 Applicability of chapter
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This chapter shall apply to all applications to the department for registrations, licenses, or permits required by law or regulation. History. — Ga. L. 1966, p. 307, § 2. 2-5-3. Applications — Designation of address or agent for service of process; forwarding to Secretary of Stat…
O.C.G.A. § 2-5-4 Applications — Admission that applicant is doing business in state
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The filing of an application with the department for registration, a license, or a permit shall constitute an admission by the applicant that the applicant is doing business in this state. History. — Ga. L. 1966, p. 307, § 4. 2-5-4.1. Applications — Form of submission; payment of…
O.C.G.A. § 2-5-4.1 Applications — Form of submission; payment of fees
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The department is authorized to accept applications either in writing or through available electronic media approved by the Commissioner. The payment of fees and the acceptance of such fees by the department may be accomplished in any manner, including electronic fund transfers, …
O.C.G.A. § 2-5-6 Grounds for revocation; hearing
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The Commissioner may revoke any outstanding registration, license, or permit where the holder of the same or any officer or agent of the holder is found by the Commissioner to have violated any law administered by the department or any regulation or quarantine of the department, …
O.C.G.A. § 2-5-8 Rules and regulations
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The Commissioner shall make and publish in print or electronically such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law, as he deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. History. — Ga. L. 1966, p. 307, § 7; Ga. L. 2010, p. 838, § 10/SB 388. 215 T.2, C.6 T.2, C.6 …
O.C.G.A. § 2-6-1 Short title
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This article may be known and cited as the ‘‘Georgia Agricultural Conservation and Adjustment Act.’’ History. — Ga. L. 1937, p. 538, § 1. 2-6-2. Purpose of article; legislative findings; acceptance of federal Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act. (a) It is recognized and …
O.C.G.A. § 2-6-10 State advisory board
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(a) The Cooperative Extension Service shall, by regulation, provide for the selection of five persons of legal age, resident in this state, to act as farmer members of a state advisory board. Such members shall be selected from the standpoint of their actual farming experience an…
O.C.G.A. § 2-6-20 Short title
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This article may be known and cited as the ‘‘Soil and Water Conservation Districts Law.’’ 224 2-6-21 History. — Ga. L. 1937, p. 377, § 1; Ga. L. 1962, p. 116, § 1. 2-6-21. Legislative determinations and declarations of policy.
O.C.G.A. § 2-6-21 Legislative determinations and declarations of policy
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(a) Legislative determinations. It is declared, as a matter of legislative determination: (1) The condition. That: (A) The farm, forest, and grazing lands of this state are among the basic assets of this state and the preservation of these lands is necessary to protect and promot…
O.C.G.A. § 2-6-22 Definitions
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As used in this article, the term: (1) ‘‘Commission’’ or ‘‘State Soil and Water Conservation Commission’’ means the agency created in Code Section 2-6-23. (2) ‘‘District’’ or ‘‘soil and water conservation district’’ means an agency of this state organized in accordance with this …
O.C.G.A. § 2-6-25 Short title
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Legislative determinations and declarations of policy. Definitions. State Soil and Water Conservation Commission — Established; composition; terms of office; ex officio advisers; seal; rules and regulations. State Soil and Water Conservation Commission — Chairperson; quorum; comp…
O.C.G.A. § 2-6-27 State Soil and Water Conservation Commission — Additional duties and powers
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In addition to the duties and powers otherwise conferred upon the commission, it shall have the following duties and powers: (1) To offer such assistance as may be appropriate to the supervisors of the soil and water conservation districts in the carrying out of any of their powe…
O.C.G.A. § 2-6-3 Definitions
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As used in this article, the term: (1) ‘‘Other states of the United States’’ includes Puerto Rico. (2) ‘‘Person’’ means an individual, corporation, partnership, firm, business trust, joint-stock company, association, syndicate, group, 219 2-6-5 pool, joint venture, and any other …
O.C.G.A. § 2-6-34 Conditions to extending benefits or performing work
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As a condition to the extending of any benefits under this article to or the performance of any work upon any lands not owned or controlled by this state or any of its agencies, the supervisors of a district may require contributions in money, services, materials, or otherwise to…
O.C.G.A. § 2-6-36 Land use regulations — Referendum
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(a) The supervisors shall not have the authority to adopt land use regulations until after they shall have caused due notice to be given of their intention to conduct a referendum for submission of such regulations to the owners of lands lying within the boundaries of the distric…
O.C.G.A. § 2-6-38 Land use regulations — Binding effect
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Land use regulations adopted pursuant to Code Sections 2-6-35 and 2-6-36 by the supervisors of any district shall be binding and obligatory upon all owners and occupiers of land within such districts. History. — Ga. L. 1937, p. 377, § 9. 2-6-39. Land use regulations — Inspections…
O.C.G.A. § 2-6-4 Designation of state agency
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The Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Georgia, hereinafter called the Cooperative Extension Service, is designated and authorized as the agency of this state to carry out the policy and purposes of this article and to formulate and administer state plans pursuant…
O.C.G.A. § 2-6-40 Land use regulations — Amendment or repeal
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(a) Any owner of land within a district may at any time file a petition with the supervisors asking that any or all of the land use regulations adopted by the supervisors under Code Sections 2-6-35 and 2-6-36 be amended, supplemented, or repealed. (b) Such land use regulations sh…
O.C.G.A. § 2-6-42 Cooperation between districts
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The supervisors of any two or more districts may cooperate with one another in the exercise of any or all powers conferred in this article. History. — Ga. L. 1937, p. 377, § 11. 2-6-43. State agencies to cooperate with districts and observe land use regulations. Agencies of this …
O.C.G.A. § 2-6-44 Exemption from taxation
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The property and property rights of every kind and nature acquired in the name of the State of Georgia by any district shall be exempt from state, county, and other taxation. History. — Ga. L. 1937, p. 377, § 8.
O.C.G.A. § 2-6-46 Discontinuance of district — Referendum
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(a) Within 60 days after a petition has been received by the commission, it shall hold a referendum on the issue. The commission shall give due notice of the holding of the referendum, shall supervise such referendum, and shall issue appropriate regulations governing the conduct …