§ 551. Definitions (a) The word “persons” as used in this chapter shall include individuals, corporations, companies, societies, and associations. The act, omission, or failure of an officer, agent, or other person acting for or employed by a corporation, company, society, or association, within the scope of his or her employment or office, shall also […]
§ 552. Application of chapter The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all shipments, packages, containers, or displays in which potatoes are packed, distributed, sold, offered, or exposed for sale except as provided in this chapter. (Amended 2021, No. 105 (Adj. Sess.), § 77, eff. July 1, 2022.)
§ 553. Marking of containers Every shipment, package, or container containing potatoes that are packed in the State, sold in the State, distributed in the State, offered, or exposed for sale or distribution in the State by any person shall be plainly and conspicuously marked with the name and address of the packer, or the […]
§ 554. Exemptions (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a grower from selling potatoes at his or her premises or storage, or delivering potatoes to a central packing house, processing plant, storage, or to a retailer or consumer in quantity of five bushels or less in any calendar day without such […]
§ 555. Advertising All newspaper, radio, or display advertising of potatoes in which the price is stated must show or state the grade or grades of potatoes being advertised.
§ 556. Enforcement; rules The Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets shall diligently enforce all of the provisions of this chapter. The Secretary, either in person or by a duly authorized representative, shall have free access, ingress, and egress during business hours to any place or any building where potatoes are packed, stored, transported, sold, […]
§ 557. Penalty Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be fined not more than $25.00 nor less than $10.00 for the first offense and not more than $50.00 nor less than $25.00 for each subsequent offense. A person who obstructs or hinders the Secretary or any of his or her assistants […]
