106-501.1. Definitions. The following definitions shall apply when used under this Article: (1) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of North Carolina. (2) "Consignment" means any transfer of fruits and vegetables by a seller to the custody of another person who acts as the agent for the seller for the purpose of […]
106-501.2. Registration required. (a) Prior to conducting business in North Carolina, a handler shall register with the Department, free of cost, by providing to the Department the following information: (1) The handler’s name. (2) The handler’s principal place of business. (3) The type of fruits and vegetables handled by the handler. (4) The annual volume, […]
106-501.3. Exemptions to registration. This Article shall not apply to: (1) A farmer or group of farmers in the sale of fruits and vegetables produced by the farmer or group of farmers. (2) A handler who pays at the time of purchase with United States cash currency or a cash equivalent, such as a money […]
106-501.4. Authority of the Board of Agriculture. The Board of Agriculture may adopt rules to implement this Article. (2018-113, s. 1(b).)
106-501.5. Civil penalties. (a) The Commissioner may assess a civil penalty of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) per violation against any person or business entity who violates a provision of this Article or any rule adopted thereunder. In determining the amount of the penalty, the Commissioner shall consider the degree and extent of […]
106-501.6. Injunctions. In addition to the remedies provided in this Article and notwithstanding the existence of any adequate remedy at law, the Commissioner is authorized to apply to any court of competent jurisdiction, and such court shall have jurisdiction upon hearing and for cause shown to grant, for a temporary or permanent injunction, or both, […]
