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GA Code § 1-4-22 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-22. Designation of "Water Professionals Appreciation day."

 The first Monday in May of each year is designated as "Water Professionals Appreciation Day" in Georgia.    (Code 1981, §1-4-22, enacted by Ga. L. 2015, p. 108, § 2/SB 119.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2015, p. 108, § 1/SB119, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "The General Assembly finds that:   "(1) The Georgia Water Quality Control Act was passed by the Georgia General Assembly and signed into law in 1964 by Governor Carl Sanders;   "(2) At that time, there were 25 communities in Georgia which had no public sewer systems, 40 communities with a sewer system but no treatment facilities, 60 communities with a sewer system but only primary treatment facilities, 50 communities with a sewer system and secondary treatment facilities which were in need of improvement, and 395 industries which had documented untreated or inadequately treated discharges to Georgia's surface waters;   "(3) At the time of passage of the Act, many of Georgia's surface waters were extremely polluted, and serious water quality problems existed all over the State of Georgia;   "(4) The state established the Georgia Water Quality Control Board (later reconstituted as the Georgia Environmental Protection Division as a result of the 1972 Reorganization of State Government under Governor Jimmy Carter), and Governor Sanders appointed R.S. 'Rock' Howard to be the board's executive secretary;   "(5) By the time the Federal Water Quality Control Act was passed in 1972, most of Georgia's industries had been brought into compliance with the initial requirements of the federal Act;   "(6) Over the ensuing four decades, billions of federal, state, and local dollars have been invested in planning, designing, and constructing modern publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities throughout this state;   "(7) Georgia's water professionals are committed to operating these facilities to maintain consistent compliance with extremely stringent standards;   "(8) Both publicly and privately owned facilities have performed so well that they are no longer the most significant threat to Georgia's waters;   "(9) The quality of Georgia's waters has improved dramatically throughout this great state over the years since the passage of the original Act;   "(10) It is imperative that these improvements be sustained while continuing our efforts to educate Georgians of their growing responsibility in the reduction of non-point sources of pollution to Georgia's waters;   "(11) The success that we have experienced thus far and the success that we will have is due to the tremendous dedication and efforts of Georgia's water professionals; and   "(12) It is fitting and proper that these individuals and their efforts be appropriately recognized."
GA Code § 1-4-23 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-23. Designation of "Childhood Cancer Awareness day."

 September 1 of each year is designated as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Day" in Georgia.    (Code 1981, §1-4-23, enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 752, § 2/SB 340.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2020, p. 752, § 1/SB 340, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "The General Assembly finds that:   "(1) Childhood cancer is the number one cause of death by disease among children under the age of 19 years;   "(2) Two-thirds of children with cancer will develop a lifelong condition as a result of treatment, and with 12 types and over 100 subtypes of pediatric cancer, 46 children are diagnosed and seven lose their lives every day;   "(3) There are 70 potential life years lost on average when a child dies of cancer compared to 15 potential life years lost for adults;   "(4) Pediatric cancer occurs regularly and randomly among children, sparing no ethnic group, socioeconomic class, or geographic region; and   "(5) Those working in the field of pediatric oncology demonstrate great compassion, understanding, and kindness for the children in their care, and their dedication and commitment to the betterment of the world is appreciated and acknowledged."
GA Code § 1-4-24 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-24. Designation of "National Swearing-in Commitment day."

 The second Wednesday of February of each year is designated as "National Swearing-in Commitment Day" in Georgia.    (Code 1981, §1-4-24, enacted by Ga. L. 2021, p. 204, § 2/HB 208.)   Cross references.   - Enlisted personnel, § 38-2-230.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2021, p. 204, § 1/HB 208, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "The General Assembly finds that:   "(1) Since 1916, the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) has allowed young men and women to experience a sample of military life. Members of JROTC are able to familiarize themselves with the traditions, activities, and morals of the military and seek out potential careers;   "(2) Most of the activities in JROTC are awarded, sometimes publicly, at various ceremonies, banquets, and other events. Rewarding success serves to motivate some and move them toward a career in the military;   "(3) Likewise, colleges and universities reward athletes at the high school level with scholarships. Moreover, many athletes are recognized on signing days. Some signing days are attended by a large number of students, faculty, staff, and the community. The hard work and education of the athletes does not go unrecognized. Those who intend to join and start a career defending the nation should be acknowledged and supported on local, state, and national levels; and   "(4) Putting such a day in place would build unity and support for all components (Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Air Force, Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and Merchant Marines) of our national defense."
GA Code § 1-5-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 5 - Change of Name of Rapid Transit Authorities, Port Authorities, and Industrial Areas|§ 1-5-1. Power of Board of Directors to Change Name and Style Under Which an Authority Operates

 The board of directors of any public authority created by a constitutional amendment, which amendment was continued in force as a part of the 1983 Constitution pursuant to the provisions of subparagraph (d) of Article XI, Section I, Paragraph IV, shall be empowered to change the name and style under which the authority operates by adopting an appropriate resolution by a majority vote at any regular or special meeting of the authority. If the board of directors changes the name and style under which an authority operates in accordance with the provisions of this Code section, such action shall in no way alter or restrict the character or nature of the authority and the authority shall be recognized and declared to be one and the same continuing body corporate and politic with all the powers heretofore or hereafter granted to said authority; and any acts done under the new name and style so adopted shall be for all intents and purposes equally as valid and effective as if done under the original name and style of the authority.    (Code 1981, §1-5-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1989, p. 47, § 1.)
GA Code § 2-1-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 2-1-1. Definitions

 As used in this title, the term:    "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture.   "Department" means the Department of Agriculture of this state.   "Sustainable agriculture" or "sustainable agricultural practices" means science-based agricultural practices, technologies, or biological systems supported by research or otherwise demonstrated to lead to broad outcomes-based improvements, which may include but not be limited to such critical outcomes as increasing agricultural productivity and improving human health through access to safe, nutritious, affordable food and other agricultural products, while enhancing agricultural and surrounding environmental conditions through the stewardship of water, soil, air quality, biodiversity, and wildlife habitat, so as to meet the needs of the present and improve the ability for future generations to meet their own needs while advancing progress toward environmental, social, and economic goals and the well-being of agricultural producers and rural communities.     (Code 1981, §2-1-1; Ga. L. 2011, p. 248, § 1/HB 225.)   Editor's notes.   - This Code section was created as part of the Code revision and was thus enacted by Ga. L. 1981, Ex. Sess., p. 8 (Code enactment Act).
GA Code § 2-1-1.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 2-1-1.1. Policy of State to Promote Sustainable Agriculture

 It shall be the policy of this state to promote sustainable agriculture.    (Code 1981, §2-1-1.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 248, § 2/HB 225.)
GA Code § 2-1-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 2-1-2. Verification of Certain Licenses by Inspectors

 The inspectors of the department, in the regular course of their duties, shall verify that each facility they inspect has proper state licenses for the sale of cigarettes, malt beverages, and wine. Should any facility not have such state licenses as required by law, the state revenue commissioner shall be notified of such fact immediately, so that he can take such action as is required by law.   (Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, § 506.)
GA Code § 2-1-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 2-1-3. Sales of Farm Products, Plants, and Seed on Sunday

 It shall be lawful to sell or offer for sale perishable farm products, growing plants, and perishable seed on Sunday.   (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 202, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Power of municipal corporation to legislate as to Sunday observance, 37 A.L.R. 575.    Power to extend Sunday observance laws beyond Sunday hours, 50 A.L.R. 628.   Validity, construction, and effect of "Sunday closing" or "blue" laws - modern status, 10 A.L.R.4th 246.
GA Code § 2-1-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 2-1-5. Annual License Fee for Grain Dealers, Commercial Feed Dealers, Grain Warehousemen, and Qualified Agricultural Producers; Retention of Funds

  An individual conducting business as a grain dealer, commercial feed dealer, and grain warehouseman shall pay an annual license fee in an amount not less than $1,500.00 nor more than $3,000.00. Any fees collected pursuant to this Code section shall be retained pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 45-12-92.1.   A qualified agricultural producer, as defined in Code Section 48-8-3.3, shall pay an annual license fee in an amount not less than $15.00 nor more than $25.00, but in no event shall the total amount of the proceeds from such fees exceed the cost of administering Code Section 48-8-3.3.     (Code 1981, §2-1-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2553, § 2.5; Ga. L. 2001, p. 1070, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 9, § 1-1/HB 1055; Ga. L. 2012, p. 257, § 5-7/HB 386; Ga. L. 2014, p. 288, § 2/HB 983.)   Cross references.   - License required, § 2-9-31.    Issuance, renewal, and expiration of license, § 2-9-33.    License required for distribution; product registration; fees; refusal or cancellation of license or registration, § 2-13-6.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2012, p. 257, § 7-1(h)/HB 386, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "Tax, penalty, and interest liabilities and refund eligibility for prior taxable years shall not be affected by the passage of this Act and shall continue to be governed by the provisions of general law as it existed immediately prior to the effective date of the relevant portion of this Act." The amendment to this Code section became effective January 1, 2013.   Ga. L. 2012, p. 257, § 7-1(i)/HB 386, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "This Act shall not abate any prosecution, punishment, penalty, administrative proceedings or remedies, or civil action related to any violation of law committed prior to the effective date of the relevant portion of this Act." The amendment to this Code section became effective January 1, 2013.   Ga. L. 2012, p. 257, § 7-2/HB 386, not codified by the General Assembly, provides for severability.   Ga. L. 2014, p. 288, § 3/HB 983, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015, and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2015."   Law reviews.   - For article, "Revenue and Taxation: Amend Titles 48, 2, 28, 33, 36, 46, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Relating Respectively to Revenue and Taxation, Agriculture, the General Assembly, Insurance, Local Government, Public Utilities, and State Government," see 28 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 217 (2011). For article on the 2012 amendment of this Code section, see 29 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 112 (2012).
GA Code § 2-1-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 2-1-6. Preemption of Local Ordinances Relating to Production of Agricultural or Farm Products

  No county, municipality, consolidated government, or other political subdivision of this state shall adopt or enforce any ordinance, rule, regulation, or resolution regulating crop management or animal husbandry practices involved in the production of agricultural or farm products on any private property.   Subsection (a) of this Code section shall not prohibit or impair the power of any local government to adopt or enforce any zoning ordinance or make any other zoning decision. As used in this subsection, the terms "local government", "zoning decision", and "zoning ordinance" have the same meanings provided by Code Section 36-66-3.   Subsection (a) of this Code section shall not prohibit or impair any existing power of a county, municipality, consolidated government, or other political subdivision of this state to adopt or enforce any ordinance, rule, regulation, or resolution regulating land application of human waste.     (Code 1981, §2-1-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 444, § 1/HB 529.)
GA Code § 2-2-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 2 - Department of Agriculture|§ 2-2-1. Department of Agriculture Established

 There is established a Department of Agriculture for this state.   (Ga. L. 1874, p. 5, § 1; Code 1882, § 1465a; Civil Code 1895, § 1789; Civil Code 1910, § 2065; Code 1933, § 5-101.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 3 Am. Jur. 2d, Agriculture, § 19 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 3 C.J.S., Agriculture, §§ 3 et seq., 10 et seq.   ALR.    - Constitutionality and construction of state farm aid laws, 92 A.L.R. 768.
GA Code § 2-2-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 2 - Department of Agriculture|§ 2-2-2. Commissioner of Agriculture - Qualifications; Election; Location of Office

 The department shall be under the control and management of the Commissioner of Agriculture, who shall be a practical farmer, elected by qualified voters at the same time, in the same manner, and under the same rules and regulations as the Governor and statehouse officers are elected. The office of the Commissioner shall be at the capital of the state.   (Ga. L. 1874, p. 5, § 2; Code 1882, § 1465b; Ga. L. 1889, p. 63, § 2; Civil Code 1895, § 1790; Civil Code 1910, § 2066; Code 1933, §§ 5-102, 5-103, 5-104; Ga. L. 1943, p. 126, § 1.)   Cross references.   - Qualifications of Commissioner, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. V, Sec. III, Para. II.   JUDICIAL DECISIONS    Cited in Georgia Fertilizer Co. v. Walker, 45 Ga. App. 68, 163 S.E. 277 (1932); Talmadge v. Sutton, 175 Ga. 811, 166 S.E. 240 (1932).
GA Code § 2-2-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 2 - Department of Agriculture|§ 2-2-3. Commissioner of Agriculture - Term of Office; Removal

 The term of office of the Commissioner shall be for four years or until his successor is elected and qualified, unless he is removed in the manner prescribed by law for the removal of officers of the state government.   (Ga. L. 1874, p. 5, § 7; Code 1882, § 1465g; Ga. L. 1889, p. 63, § 1; Civil Code 1895, § 1790; Civil Code 1910, § 2066; Ga. L. 1927, p. 207, §§ 1, 2; Code 1933, § 5-103; Ga. L. 1935, p. 98, § 1; Ga. L. 1984, p. 1152, § 2.)
GA Code § 2-2-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 2 - Department of Agriculture|§ 2-2-4. Commissioner of Agriculture - Salary and Expenses; Compensation of Employees

  The annual salary of the Commissioner shall be as provided in Code Sections 45-7-3 and 45-7-4. The Commissioner shall be entitled to reimbursement of expenses as provided by Code Section 45-7-20.   The Commissioner is authorized to employ personnel for the department, to prescribe their duties, and to fix the compensation of such personnel; provided, however, that such compensation shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State Personnel Board.    (Ga. L. 1874, p. 5, § 3; Code 1882, § 1465c; Civil Code 1895, § 1791; Ga. L. 1905, p. 73, § 1; Ga. L. 1906, p. 110, § 1; Civil Code 1910, § 2067; Ga. L. 1919, p. 75, § 1; Ga. L. 1919, p. 92, § 1; Code 1933, § 5-105; Ga. L. 1947, p. 673, § 1; Ga. L. 1956, p. 376, § 1; Ga. L. 1960, p. 106, § 1; Ga. L. 1963, p. 586, § 1A; Ga. L. 2009, p. 745, § 2/SB 97; Ga. L. 2012, p. 446, § 2-2/HB 642.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2012, p. 446, § 3-1/HB 642, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "Personnel, equipment, and facilities that were assigned to the State Personnel Administration as of June 30, 2012, shall be transferred to the Department of Administrative Services on the effective date of this Act." This Act became effective July 1, 2012.   Ga. L. 2012, p. 446, § 3-2/HB 642, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "Appropriations for functions which are transferred by this Act may be transferred as provided in Code Section 45-12-90."   RESEARCH REFERENCES   C.J.S.   - 3 C.J.S., Agriculture, § 27 et seq.
GA Code § 2-2-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 2 - Department of Agriculture|§ 2-2-5. Commissioner of Agriculture - Bond

 The Commissioner shall give a bond of $50,000.00 as a guaranty of the faithful performance of the duties of his office and for the proper accounting for all moneys, fees, etc., received by his office. The bond shall be furnished by a surety company authorized to do business in Georgia by the laws of this state. The premium on the bond shall be paid by the state.   (Ga. L. 1927, p. 206, § 1; Code 1933, § 5-106.)   Cross references.   - Official bonds generally, T. 45, C. 4.   JUDICIAL DECISIONS    Cited in Talmadge v. McDonald, 44 Ga. App. 728, 162 S.E. 856 (1932); Talmadge v. Sutton, 175 Ga. 811, 166 S.E. 240 (1932); National Sur. Co. v. Seymour, 46 Ga. App. 109, 166 S.E. 777 (1932); National Sur. Co. v. Seymour, 177 Ga. 735, 171 S.E. 380 (1933).
GA Code § 2-2-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 2 - Department of Agriculture|§ 2-2-6. Commissioner of Agriculture - Acceptance of Cash, Government Bonds, Treasury Notes, or Equivalency in Lieu of Bond

 In all cases where a licensee or an applicant for a license is required to post a bond with the Commissioner, the Commissioner is authorized to accept cash, government bonds, treasury notes, or their equivalent in lieu of the bond where the licensee or applicant cannot obtain the prescribed bond. All such funds shall be held in trust by the Commissioner and shall be subject to the payment by the Commissioner of all claims to which the bond would be subject.   (Ga. L. 1958, p. 630, § 1.)
GA Code § 2-2-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 2 - Department of Agriculture|§ 2-2-8. Educational Exhibits Promoting State Resources at Agricultural Fairs Authorized

  The Commissioner is authorized to advertise and promote the agricultural resources of this state through the use of educational exhibits at agricultural fairs. When he so desires, the Commissioner is authorized to establish such exhibits in cooperation with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia, the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Georgia, and other departments of this state.   For an event to qualify as an agricultural fair, the organization sponsoring such fair must:   Be able to show that at least 10 percent of the total receipts thereof are paid out in the form of premiums, scholarships, or agricultural programs; and   Be a nonprofit organization, spending the profits of the fair on the enterprise or paying them out in the form of premiums, scholarships, or educational programs.     Transportation costs, space rental, and utility costs at any agricultural fair shall be borne by the organization sponsoring such fair.   Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit governmental agencies from participating in or exhibiting the resources of this state at any agricultural fair.    (Ga. L. 1958, p. 197, §§ 1-3; Ga. L. 1995, p. 10, § 2.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 3 Am. Jur. 2d, Agriculture, §§ 19 et seq, 35 et seq.   ALR.   - Exemption from taxation of property of agricultural fair society or association, 89 A.L.R.2d 1104.
GA Code § 2-2-8.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 2 - Department of Agriculture|§ 2-2-8.1. Contributions for Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin and Poultry Market News

 The Commissioner is authorized to publicize and request, by means of publication of appropriate notices in the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin and the Poultry Market News, contributions to be used exclusively for the compilation, publication, printing, and distribution of the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin and the Poultry Market News.    (Code 1981, §2-2-8.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 353, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 9, § 1-2/HB 1055.)    Information and Education.  Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Rules of Georgia Department of Agriculture, Chapter 40-8.
GA Code § 2-2-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 2 - Department of Agriculture|§ 2-2-9. Rules and Regulations

 The Commissioner is empowered to make all necessary rules and regulations for the purpose of carrying out the purposes of this title.   (Ga. L. 1874, p. 5, § 5; Code 1882, § 1465e; Civil Code 1895, § 1793; Civil Code 1910, § 2083; Code 1933, § 5-108.)   Cross references.   - Procedures for adoption of rules and regulations, T. 50, C. 13.   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Commissioner not obliged to provide formal means of administrative appeal.   - The Commissioner has neither a statutory nor a constitutional obligation to provide a formal means of administratively appealing a decision to bar a party from a state-owned and regulated farmers' market. 1965-66 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 66-217.