Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-8 - FARMERS AND CONSUMERS MARKET BULLETIN
Subject 40-8-1 - GENERAL
Rule 40-8-1-.01 - Definitions

(a) The term "advertisement" when appearing alone refers to both classified notices and display advertisements unless otherwise restricted.

(b) The term "Bulletin" refers to the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin.

(c) The term "business" means an association, corporation, partnership, or other entity which engages in trade or commercial transactions. Under these rules, the term business does not apply to traditional farming operations.

(d) The term "category" means a division or class of advertisements or notices of similar import grouped together by the Editor for organizational purposes.

(e) The term "classified notice" means a wanted or for sale advertisement submitted to the Bulletin staff for publication by a person for his or her benefit.

(f) The term "display advertisement" means an advertisement placed alongside the Bulletin's editorial and classified content in exchange for the advertiser's contribution to the Bulletin. Display advertisements must promote goods or services benefitting or relating to the agricultural industry. Under these rules, the term display advertisement does not include classified notices.

(g) The term "Commissioner" refers to the Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture.

(h) The term "Department" refers to the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

(i) The term "Editor" refers to the individual designated by the Commissioner to administer the Bulletin's operation. The Editor receives, collects, edits, and arranges materials authorized for publication; maintains circulation lists; and arranges for the Bulletin's printing and circulation.

(j) The term "including" means including but not limited to, unless the context requires otherwise.

(k) The term "livestock" means animals kept in the agricultural industry for labor assistance or commodity production. This term includes cattle; swine; equines; sheep; poultry; goats; and non-traditional livestock, e.g., alpacas, antelope, bison, elk, llamas, and water buffalo.

(l) The term "person" carries its natural and usual meaning. Under these rules, the term does not include artificial beings, such as corporations and partnerships.

(m) The term "pets" means animals kept in a domestic setting for companionship or pleasure, e.g., dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, fish, and reptiles.