As used in this title, the term: “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture. “Department” means the Department of Agriculture of this state. “Sustainable agriculture” or “sustainable agricultural practices” means science-based agricultural practices, technologies, or biological systems supported by research or otherwise demonstrated to lead to broad outcomes-based improvements, which may include but not be limited […]
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.
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 revenue commissioner shall be notified of such fact immediately, […]
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.
Any irrigation system which is designed or used for the application of fertilizer, pesticide, or chemicals must be equipped with an anti-siphon device adequate to protect against contamination of the water supply. Such anti-siphon device shall consist of a check valve and low pressure drain in the irrigation supply line located between the irrigation pump […]
An individual conducting business as a grain dealer, commercial feed dealer, and grain warehouseman shall pay an annual license fee in an amount not less than $1,500.00 nor more than $3,000.00. Any fees collected pursuant to this Code section shall be retained pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 45-12-92.1. A qualified agricultural producer, as […]
No county, municipality, consolidated government, or other political subdivision of this state shall adopt or enforce any ordinance, rule, regulation, or resolution regulating crop management or animal husbandry practices involved in the production of agricultural or farm products on any private property. Subsection (a) of this Code section shall not prohibit or impair the power […]
