§ 2-2-1. Department of Agriculture Established
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.
§ 2-2-10. Imposition of Penalty Authorized in Lieu of Other Action; Funding to General Treasury
In any proceeding before the Commissioner involving a license, certificate, or registration issued by the Commissioner or a violation of the laws administered and enforced by the Commissioner and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, after notice, hearing, and a determination by him or her as provided by law that there are sufficient grounds to […]
§ 2-2-11. Inspection Warrants
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 (7) of this Code section shall be employed. The […]
§ 2-2-12. Assistance to United States Department of Agriculture in Inspection, Certification, and Identification of Agricultural Products and Collection of Fees
It is the intent of this Code section to authorize the department to assist the United States Department of Agriculture, pursuant to the federal Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, 7 U.S.C. Sections 1621-1627, in the inspection and certification of products in commerce to the end that agricultural products may be marketed to the best advantage, […]
§ 2-2-13. Enforcement of Laws and Rules Within Jurisdiction of Commissioner; Employment of Investigators
The Commissioner shall be vested with police powers to enforce those laws governing matters within the jurisdiction of the Commissioner or the department as provided by this title and Titles 4, 10, 26, and 43 and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto and to prevent, detect, and respond to acts of bioterrorism, other terroristic […]
§ 2-2-2. Commissioner of Agriculture — Qualifications; Election; Location of Office
The department shall be under the control and management of the Commissioner of Agriculture, who shall be a practical farmer, elected by qualified voters at the same time, in the same manner, and under the same rules and regulations as the Governor and statehouse officers are elected. The office of the Commissioner shall be at […]
§ 2-2-3. Commissioner of Agriculture — Term of Office; Removal
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. 1889, p. […]
§ 2-2-4. Commissioner of Agriculture — Salary and Expenses; Compensation of Employees
The annual salary of the Commissioner shall be as provided in Code Sections 45-7-3 and 45-7-4. The Commissioner shall be entitled to reimbursement of expenses as provided by Code Section 45-7-20. The Commissioner is authorized to employ personnel for the department, to prescribe their duties, and to fix the compensation of such personnel; provided, however, […]
§ 2-2-5. Commissioner of Agriculture — Bond
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 Georgia by the laws of this […]
§ 2-2-6. Commissioner of Agriculture — Acceptance of Cash, Government Bonds, Treasury Notes, or Equivalency in Lieu of Bond
In all cases where a licensee or an applicant for a license is required to post a bond with the Commissioner, the Commissioner is authorized to accept cash, government bonds, treasury notes, or their equivalent in lieu of the bond where the licensee or applicant cannot obtain the prescribed bond. All such funds shall be […]
§ 2-2-7. Commissioner of Agriculture — Powers and Duties
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 Commissioner may: Examine and investigate any matter relating to or […]
§ 2-2-8. Educational Exhibits Promoting State Resources at Agricultural Fairs Authorized
The Commissioner is authorized to advertise and promote the agricultural resources of this state through the use of educational exhibits at agricultural fairs. When he so desires, the Commissioner is authorized to establish such exhibits in cooperation with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia, the Cooperative Extension Service of […]
§ 2-2-8.1. Contributions for Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin and Poultry Market News
The Commissioner is authorized to publicize and request, by means of publication of appropriate notices in the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin and the Poultry Market News , contributions to be used exclusively for the compilation, publication, printing, and distribution of the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin and the Poultry Market News . History. Code […]
§ 2-2-9. Rules and Regulations
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. Cross references. Procedures for adoption of rules […]
§ 2-2-9.1. “Aggrieved or Adversely Affected” Defined; Administrative Authority of Commissioner; Hearing for Individuals Adversely Affected; Penalties; Final Decisions; Judicial Review of Final Decisions
As used in this Code section, the term “aggrieved or adversely affected” means that the challenged action has caused or will cause the person injury in fact, and the injury is to an interest within the zone of interests to be protected or regulated by the statute that the Commissioner is empowered to administer and […]