290.151 Standard grades for table stock potatoes; sale of unclassified potatoes. Sec. 1. The standard grades for table stock potatoes shall be limited to U.S. extra number 1 grade, U.S. number 1 grade, U.S. commercial grade, and U.S. number 2 grade and unclassified, and shall conform in all respects and be identical with the latest […]
290.152 Potatoes; definitions. Sec. 2. The following terms, wherever used in this act, or in rules and regulations later promulgated by the commissioner of agriculture, shall have the meaning as indicated: 1. “Mature” means that the outer skin (epidermis) does not loosen or “feather” readily during the ordinary methods of handling: Provided, That this provision […]
290.153 Unlawful sale or commerce in ungraded potatoes. Sec. 3. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association, organization, or corporation or agent, representative or assistant of any person, firm, association, organization or corporation, to pack for sale, expose for sale, or sell, transport, deliver or consign, or have in possession for sale, transport, […]
290.154 Sale and transportation without required branding on container unlawful; cards; conclusive evidence. Sec. 4. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association, organization or corporation or agent, representative or assistant to any person, firm, association, organization or corporation, to expose for sale, or sell, transport, deliver or consign, or have in possession potatoes […]
290.155 Inspection of potatoes in storage or in transit. Sec. 5. Potatoes held in storage or in transit which at the time of inspection show deterioration or decay but are otherwise up to the grade declared shall be inspected as to condition and not as to grade. History: 1929, Act 220, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929 […]
290.156 Inspection of potatoes in storage or in transit; taking samples, payment. Sec. 6. When it is deemed necessary by the person making inspection to procure a sample or samples of potatoes, the person in charge of the place where inspection is made must permit the same to be obtained upon being tendered the commercial […]
290.157 Enforcement; right of entry for inspection. Sec. 7. The commissioner of agriculture is hereby charged with the enforcement of this act and is given power unto himself and his inspectors to enter into and upon any premises where potatoes are graded or packed or stored to inspect the same as to grade, pack and […]
290.158 Enforcement; rules and regulations. Sec. 8. The commissioner of agriculture may promulgate rules and regulations deemed necessary to the proper enforcement of the provisions of this act. History: 1929, Act 220, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929 ;– CL 1929, 5610 ;– Am. 1937, Act 342, Eff. Oct. 29, 1937 ;– CL 1948, 290.158 ;– Am. […]
290.159 Intent of act. Sec. 9. The intent and purpose of this act is to regulate the sale of potatoes for table use intended for intra-state and inter-state commerce when such sale is made by the grower, dealer or distributor, or any other person either by wholesale or retail or in any other manner: Provided, […]
290.161 Person, definition; liability for violation by employe. Sec. 11. The word “person” as used herein, shall be construed to include any grower, dealer, shipper, corporation, society, association or their agent or representative. The act, omission or failure to act of any official or employe of any person, when such official or employe is acting […]
290.162 Violation of act; misdemeanor, penalty. Sec. 12. Whosoever violates this act by not grading potatoes as herein required, or by not stenciling or branding containers as herein required or by removing any department notices placed upon said containers or by removing or altering any stencils or brands placed upon or attached to any container […]
