Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-4 - ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT INDUSTRY
Subject 40-4-9 - LIVE PLANT REGULATIONS
Rule 40-4-9-.06 - Live Plant Shipping Certificates
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) Live Plant Shipping Certificates will be issued only to those Live Plant Growers and Live Plant Dealers who are licensed and in full compliance with all requirements of this Chapter.
(2) Live Plant Shipping Certificates will be provided by the Commissioner upon request of the licensee, at cost. A licensee may print its own shipping certificates by applying annually in writing at the time of license renewal to the Commissioner for approval. The form and content of the Certificate must be approved by the Commissioner prior to use by the licensee.
(3) Live Plant Shipping Certificates may not be used on any Live Plants which are not under a regular inspectional program of the Department, nor may such Certificates be used to misrepresent the state of origin of Live Plants.
(4) The Commissioner may impose monetary penalties or recall the Live Plant Shipping Certificates at any time he finds that Certificates are either not being used in accordance with the requirements and stipulations of this Chapter or to accompany Live Plants which would not pass inspection because of presence of Plant Pests or deterioration.
Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 2-7-1et seq., 2-7-11.