2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 285 - AGRICULTURE
Act 91 of 1915 - MARKET CONDITIONS (285.31 - 285.39)

MARKET CONDITIONS
Act 91 of 1915
AN ACT to provide for the investigation and improvement of marketing conditions and establishing the office of market director and prescribing the duties and powers thereof; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act.

History: 1915, Act 91, Eff. Aug. 24, 1915 ;-- Am. 1937, Act 322, Eff. Oct. 29, 1937

• Section 285.31 - Investigation of market conditions; director and employes.
• Section 285.32 - Director; duties, powers, assistance to cooperative associations.
• Section 285.32a - “Farm product” defined; permissive grading system; compliance with MCL 289.701 et seq. and MCL 290.601 et seq.
• Section 285.32b - Identification of farm product as meeting certain grade; use of specific market name or logo; identification of tomatoes; definitions.
• Section 285.32c - Representations on face of container; overfacing container as violation of act.
• Section 285.33 - Director; information to producers.
• Section 285.34 - Director; cooperation with United States; auction markets.
• Section 285.35 - Director; schedule of fees, basis, deposit to general fund.
• Section 285.36 - Director; bulletins, contents, publication.
• Section 285.37 - Director; transportation delays, report; violation of laws; food spoilage; prevention of waste.
• Section 285.38 - Commissioner of agriculture; inspection, certificates; exception.
• Section 285.39 - Violation of act; misdemeanor.