Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-3 - EGG INSPECTION
Subject 40-3-1 - LABELING, INSPECTION, VIOLATIONS
Rule 40-3-1-.04 - Determining Violator of the Georgia Egg Law and Rules and Regulations
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) For the purpose of determining who is responsible for a violation of Section 26-2-261 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated it will be presumed that a shipment of eggs was of the same grade when delivered to the retailer as shown by the inspection at the end of a five day period following their delivery to the seller provided the retailer has kept the eggs until the time of inspection under refrigeration of a temperature of not more than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
(2) The packer will be presumed to be responsible for all labeling and dating on cases and cartons of eggs.
Ga. L. 1935, p. 364; O.C.G.A. Sec. 26-2-260et seq.