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-.10 - Right of Entry
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
The Commissioner or his duly authorized agent shall have free access at all reasonable hours to any production area, or any packaging, processing, and storage facilities where onions are being held for introduction into commerce, and any vehicle being used to transport or hold such onions for the purpose of:
(a) Inspecting such area, facility or vehicle to determine if any of the provisions of these regulations and the Georgia Food Act are being violated;
(b) Examining business records and invoices to determine the origin of any onions; and
(c) Securing samples of onions, onion packaging or containers, labels, tags, seals, stamps, or other identification devices.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 2-14-133, 26-2-1et seq.
