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2006 Georgia Code - 2-10-53
2-10-53. The Commissioner of Agriculture is charged with
the duty of establishing, operating, and maintaining farmers´
markets and is charged with the responsibility of enforcing this
article. In addition to any other powers conferred on him by this
article, he may: (1)
Investigate methods and practices in connection with the
production, handling, standardizing, grading, classifying, sorting,
weighing, packing, transporting, storing, inspecting, and sale of
agricultural products of all kinds within the state and all matters
relevant thereto; (2) Gather,
formulate, and disseminate, in such form and at such times as he
deems advisable, information relating to the matters included
within paragraph (1) of this Code section; (3) Disseminate, in such form and at such times
as he deems advisable, information relating to market conditions,
including, but not limited to, the supply, demand, and prices for
all agricultural products and such other information as may benefit
the producers, purchasers, and consumers of this state;
(4) Ascertain sources of supply of
agricultural products and publish the names and addresses of
producers and consignors thereof; (5) Assist and advise in the organization and
the operation of cooperatives and other associations in order to
improve relations and services among producers, distributors, and
consumers; (6) Investigate
delays, embargoes, conditions, practices, charges, and rates in the
transportation and handling of agricultural products and, when
deemed necessary, cause proceedings to be instituted before the
proper authority or tribunal to improve and adjust same and cause
the proper proceedings to be instituted to prevent unlawful
combinations or agreements in restraint of trade or the fixing of
prices; (7) Take such steps
as he deems advisable to prevent the waste or spoilage of
agricultural products; (8)
Secure the cooperation and assistance of the United States
Department of Agriculture or any other agency or department of the
United States or of other states; (9) Secure the cooperation and assistance of the
other departments and agencies of this state, the University of
Georgia, the other colleges and universities of the University
System of Georgia, and other organizations that may be of
assistance; and (10) Take
such other measures as shall be proper for carrying out the
purposes of this article.
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