Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-7 - FOOD DIVISION REGULATIONS
Subject 40-7-20 - PRODUCE SAFETY REGULATIONS
Rule 40-7-20-.03 - Right of Entry
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
The Commissioner or his duly authorized agent will have free access during all hours of operation and at all other reasonable hours to any farm, mixed-type facility, warehouse, or establishment in which produce is grown, harvested, packed, or held for introduction into commerce, and any vehicle being used to transport or hold produce to commerce for the following purposes:
(1) To inspect each farm, mixed-type facility, warehouse, or establishment in which produce is grown, harvested, packed, or held for introduction into commerce and any vehicle being used to transport or hold produce to commerce for compliance with this Chapter and any other applicable law or regulation enforced by the Department;
(2) To make additional inspections and reinspections as are necessary for the effective enforcement of these regulations; and
(3) To examine applicable records of a farm, mixed-type facility, warehouse, or establishment in which produce is grown, harvested, packed, or held for introduction into commerce and any vehicle being used to transport or hold produce to commerce.
O.C.G.A. §§ 26-2-34, 26-2-441.
