Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-26 - AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY COMMISSIONS
Subject 40-26-1 - GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY COMMISSIONS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Rule 40-26-1-.01 - Definitions
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
The following words and terms, as used in these rules, shall have the meaning hereinafter ascribed to them:
(a) "Department" shall mean the Department of Agriculture of the State of Georgia.
(b) "Commissioner" shall mean the Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of Georgia; or his designated agent.
(c) "Commission" shall mean each and every Agricultural Commodity Commission created under the Georgia Agricultural Commodities Promotion Act, O.C.G.A. 2-8-1, et seq.
(d) "Fiscal Period" shall be July 1 each year through June 30 of the following year.
(e) "Producer Members" shall mean the producer members of the Commission.
(f) "Commission Members" shall mean producer members or ex-officio members.
(g) "Ex-Officio Members" shall mean the Commissioner of Agriculture, the President of the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation, one member elected by the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, and one member elected by the Agriculture Committee of the Senate.
(h) "Executive Director, Coordinator, Executive Secretary, Manager and other titles" shall mean the managing employee of a Commission.
(i) "Employee" shall mean employee of a Commission.
(j) "Expenses" shall mean meals, lodging, mileage, and other expenses as described in the State travel policy.
(k) "Advisory Board, Subcommittee, Special Committee" shall mean a duly established or appointed subordinate committee of the Commission with duties and functions established by the Commission.
(l) "Marketing Order" shall mean an order issued pursuant to O.C.G.A. 2-8-1, et seq., prescribing rules and regulations governing the processing, distribution, or handling in any manner of any agricultural commodity within this state or establishing an assessment for financing the programs established.
(m) "Person" shall mean any association, individual, partnership, corporation or any other legal entity.
(n) "Chairman" shall mean a Commission member duly named, appointed or elected by the Commission.
(o) "Advisory Board Member" shall mean an individual duly appointed by the Commission Board to advise the Commission in the performance of its duties.
O.C.G.A. 2-8-1, et seq.
