Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 140 - Marketing
Chapter ATCP 156 - Certified Seed Potatoes
Subchapter III - Grading
Section ATCP 156.16 - Misrepresentations
Current through August 26, 2024
No person may do any of the following in connection with the sale of potatoes:
(1) Represent the potatoes as Wisconsin graded seed potatoes unless the potatoes are graded, handled and accurately labeled according to this subchapter.
(2) Misrepresent the grade of certified seed potatoes, or the basis for that grade.
Section ATCP 156.16 is adopted under authority of s. 100.20(2), Stats. The department may prosecute fraudulent misrepresentations of grade pursuant to s. 100.20(6) or 100.26, Stats. A buyer who suffers a monetary loss because of a fraudulent misrepresentation of grade may bring a private court action for double damages, costs and attorney fees, pursuant to s. 100.20(5), Stats.
