§ 2-13-11. Prohibited Acts
The following acts and the causing thereof within this state are prohibited: The manufacture or distribution of any commercial feed that is adulterated or misbranded; The adulteration or misbranding of any commercial feed; The distribution of agricultural commodities, such as whole seed, hay, straw, stover, silage, cobs, husks, and hulls, which are adulterated within the […]
§ 2-13-12. Establishment of Standards for Feeds; Adoption of Rules and Regulations
The Commissioner is authorized to establish standards for commercial feeds. The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations for commercial feeds and pet foods as are specifically authorized in this chapter and such other reasonable rules and regulations as may be necessary for the efficient enforcement of this chapter. In the interest of […]
§ 2-13-13. Inspections Authorized; Receipt for Samples; Warrant; Methods of Sampling and Analysis Generally; Forwarding of Results
For the purpose of enforcing this chapter and in order to determine whether its provisions have been complied with, including whether or not any operations may be subject to such provisions, officers or employees duly designated by the Commissioner, upon presenting appropriate credentials to the owner, operator, or agent in charge, are authorized to enter, […]
§ 2-13-14. Issuance and Enforcement of Withdrawal From Distribution Orders; Condemnation and Confiscation Authorized; Disposition of Condemned Feed
Withdrawal from distribution orders. When the Commissioner or his authorized agent has reasonable cause to believe that any lot of commercial feed is being distributed in violation of this chapter or any of the prescribed regulations under this chapter, he may issue and enforce a written or printed withdrawal from distribution order, warning the […]
§ 2-13-18. Injunctions
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 remedies at law. Such injunction shall be issued without bond. History. Code 1933, […]
§ 2-13-19. Initiation of Prosecutions
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 delay. Before the Commissioner reports a violation for such prosecution, […]
§ 2-13-20. Certificate of State Chemist or Other State Employee as Prima-Facie Evidence
In any controversy or prosecution arising under this chapter, a certificate of the state chemist or other state employee making an analysis or inspection, duly sworn to by the state chemist or the employee, shall be prima-facie evidence of the facts therein certified. History. Code 1933, § 42-214, enacted by Ga. L. 1972, p. 10, […]
§ 2-13-21. Applicability of “Georgia Administrative Procedure act.”
The provisions of this chapter pertaining to rule making, the issuance, revocation, or denial of licenses and registrations, and other administrative actions authorized under this chapter shall be subject to and conducted in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” History. Code 1933, § 42-211, enacted by Ga. L. 1972, […]
§ 2-13-22. Exemptions From Chapter; When Chapter May Be Waived
This chapter shall not apply to any commercial feeds that have been manufactured or produced by any person, partnership, firm, or corporation for the purpose of feeding his, their, or its own domestic animals, livestock, or poultry. This chapter shall not apply to any commercial feeds whenever the purchaser of such commercial feeds desires to […]
§ 2-13-23. Criminal Penalty
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. History. Code 1933, §§ 42-211, 42-9922, enacted by Ga. […]