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 40-7-8 - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO VIDALIA ONIONS
Rule 40-7-8-.09 - Invoices
All onions sold as Vidalia onions or Vidalia green onions must be accompanied by an invoice, bill of lading, bill of sale or other documentation issued by the seller, to show the producer of the onions by name and address, or the person making the sale if other than the producer, name and address of person or persons to whom sold and shipped, the quantity and grade, if applicable. Copies of invoices, bills of lading, bills of sale or other documentation, shall be required to be furnished to the Department upon request, provided that nothing herein shall be construed to require the maintaining of records of a retail sale to an ultimate consumer. Copies of invoices, bills of lading, bills of sale or other documentation, shall be maintained by the seller at the place of business of the firm for a minimum of four years after the issuance date.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 2-14-133, 26-2-1et seq.