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-.12 - Prohibited Acts
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
The following acts and the causing thereof within this State are prohibited:
(a) The selling or offering for sale of any onions as Vidalia onions or Vidalia green onions unless such onions are the type defined in paragraph (g) of Section 40-7-8-.02 of these rules, and were grown in the Vidalia onion production area as defined in paragraph (i) of Section 40-7-8-.02 of these rules.
(b) The packaging or labeling of any onions as Vidalia onions or Vidalia green onions for sale, or the use of the term "Vidalia" in connection with the labeling or packaging of onions for sale, unless such onions are of the type defined in paragraph (g) of Section 40-7-8-.02 of these rules, meet all standards for grades of Vidalia onions as required in Section 40-7-8-.06 and paragraph (a) of Section 40-7-8-.08(1) of these rules, were grown in the Vidalia onion production area as defined in paragraph (i) of Section 4-7-8-.02 of these rules, and unless a current Certification Mark Agreement has been entered into as provided by Section 40-7-8-.04 of these rules.
(c) The selling, holding, offering for sale, packaging or labeling of onions as Vidalia onions or Vidalia green onions in violation of the Georgia Food Act.
(d) The production and/or packaging of onions as Vidalia onions or Vidalia green onions unless the producer and/or packer is properly registered, as provided by Section 40-7-8-.03 of these rules.
(e) The handling or shipping of Vidalia onions in bulk outside the production area, or Vidalia onions which have not been graded and packed, as provided by these rules, except for charity, relief, processing or experimental shipments, as provided for in paragraph (d) of Section 40-7-8-.08(1) of these rules.
(f) The repacking of Vidalia onions except as specifically authorized under Paragraph 40-7-8-.08(1)(f)2. of these rules.
(g) The violation of any provision of Paragraph 40-7-8-.08(1)(g)1. of these rules related to Facility Packing Requirements.
(h) The failure to provide information as required in paragraph 40-7-8-.032 of these rules related to documentation of sales by persons and entities to Vidalia onion growers. Any such information deemed confidential shall be subject to the requirements of Paragraph 40-7-8-.18 of these rules.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 2-14-133, 26-2-1et seq.
