Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-9 - STATE FARMERS' MARKET
Subject 40-9-2 - MANAGEMENT
Rule 40-9-2-.01 - Assignment of Space and Collection of Fees

(1) All farmers, producers, merchants, day laborers and others using any Markets must contact the Market Manager of such Market or his representative, before making deliveries, engaging in business or occupying space on the Market. The Market Manager may require that all day laborers seeking independent employment on a Farmers' Market must register with the Market Manager. The Market Manager will designate a space or area for laborers to assemble while awaiting employment.

(2) The Market Manager of a Market or his representative will assign space and collect fees according to a published schedule. Each Market Manager shall have the authority to issue a "Schedule of Fees" to be charged subject to approval of the Commissioner of Agriculture, and to alter, amend, or suspend any part of all such fees, subject to approval of the Commissioner of Agriculture. The published "Schedule of Fees" will cover all vehicles entering the Market to sell or deliver its contents.

(3) Fees shall be collected at the gate on all loaded vehicles. Failure to purchase and obtain gate tickets when required under the Act or these Rules will constitute proper grounds for revocation or suspension of a license and the right to conduct any type of business at the Markets in the future.

(4) Truck Sales. This method allows for 24 hours parking on shed or until the load is sold whichever comes first. The gate ticket covers 24 hours parking. If the load is not sold at the end of this 24 hour period, the Market Manager will assign a stall for periods of 24 hours until the load is sold. Additional fees will be paid for each 24 hour period. When produce is sold, the space shall immediately revert back to the Market. One hour is given to clean and vacate the space. Failure to pay additional fees when required under the Act or these Rules will constitute proper grounds for revocation or suspension of a license and the right to conduct any type of business at the Markets in the future.

(5) Space Sales. This method allows an individual to locate or establish his business on a continuous day to day basis for the season in a specified place on the sheds. Payment for space per stall for 24 hours shall be published by each Market and collected daily. This fee shall be in addition to the gate fee. Failure to pay the fees when required under the Act or these Rules will constitute proper grounds for revocation or suspension of a license and the right to conduct any type of business at the Markets in the future.

(6) No person shall use any space upon the Market except as assigned and authorized by the Market Manager. Use of stalls or spaces by anyone other than the person assigned and authorized by the Market Manager is prohibited. The use of space not assigned and authorized by the Market Manager as required under the Act or these Rules will constitute proper grounds for revocation or suspension of a license and the right to conduct any type of business at the Markets in the future.

(7) Space on a Market may be designated by the Market Manager as "Producer" area and upon such designation, only producers selling produce actually grown by the producer may be offered for sale therein. A producer occupying space in a "Producer" area who shall offer for sale produce not grown by him shall forthwith lose his status as a producer and may be removed from the "Producer" area and will constitute proper grounds for revocation or suspension of a license and the right to conduct any type of business at the Markets in the future.

(8) Items cannot be displayed on steps or sidewalk, and nothing can be displayed on walkway at the end of shed on platform unless the licensee obtains written permission of the Market Manager. The use of space in this manner will constitute proper grounds for revocation or suspension of a license and the right to conduct any type of business at the Markets in the future.