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2006 Georgia Code - 2-2-7
2-2-7. The Commissioner of Agriculture shall serve as
the chief administrative officer of the Department of Agriculture.
The Commissioner shall be responsible for the enforcement of all
duties imposed upon him by law. In addition to any other powers
which may be conferred upon him, the Commissioner may:
(1) Examine and investigate any
matter relating to or affecting the welfare of farmers and
consumers of the state; (2)
Gather, formulate, and disseminate, in such form and in such manner
as he shall deem advisable, information which may benefit the
farmers and consumers of this state; (3) Participate in any show, fair, or exhibit in
order to advance the agricultural industry in this state and make
the public aware of the services offered by the Department of
Agriculture; (4) Promulgate
rules and regulations concerning the operations of the department
and such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out and
enforce the duties and responsibilities imposed upon him by
law; (5) Secure the
cooperation and assistance of the other departments and agencies of
this state, or the other states, any department or agency of the
United States, or any other organization that may be of assistance;
and (6) Participate as a
member of, or in an advisory capacity to, any organization or
association which is of benefit to the agricultural community or
consumers of the state.
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