Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 49 - AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY COMMISSION FOR APPLES
Chapter 49-1 - MARKETING ORDER FOR APPLES
Rule 49-1-.03 - Scope of Operation
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Research.
(2) Promotion.
(3) Education.
(4) Establishing grading standards of quality, including a requirement that all apples offered for sale for the fresh market be labeled to show the variety, grade and count or weight thereof and that no apples be offered for sale for the fresh market in closed containers of a grade less than U.S. No. 1 or better, (including U.S. Hail grade or combination grades) as specified by the United States Standards for Apples. All apples offered for sale shall be in bushel containers or less and comply with the grade requirements, except that quantities of 50 bushels or less may be offered for sale in bulk and provided they are of a grade of not less than U.S. Utility and provided further that apples so sold may be packed in open containers only. The Commission shall have the authority to lower the grade requirement specified herein and shall have the authority to change the provisions relative to the sale of apples in bulk.
(5) Establishing of surplus, stabilization, or by-product pool or pools and to provide for the sale or disposition of apples in any such pool or pools.
(6) To provide a means for the prohibition of unfair trade practices, relating to misleading the buyer, purchaser or consumer, and to contest any trade practices affecting the processing, distribution or handling of apples.
Ga. L. 1961, p. 301 as amended.
