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GA Code § 2-2-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 2 - Department of Agriculture|§ 2-2-10. Imposition of Penalty Authorized in Lieu of Other Action; Funding to General Treasury

  In any proceeding before the Commissioner involving a license, certificate, or registration issued by the Commissioner or a violation of the laws administered and enforced by the Commissioner and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, after notice, hearing, and a determination by him or her as provided by law that there are sufficient grounds to revoke, suspend, or cancel the license, certificate, or registration involved or to take any other action authorized by law in regard to the violation in question, the Commissioner may impose a reasonable penalty for each offense in lieu of a revocation, suspension, cancellation, or other authorized action. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, such a penalty shall be imposed only with the consent of the affected party; and except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the amount of any such penalty shall not exceed $1,000.00.   In any case subject to this Code section which involves a violation or attempted violation of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 26, the "Georgia Food Act," the maximum penalty shall not exceed the greater of $1,000.00 or the amount of gain realized or sought to be realized through such violation, but in no event shall such penalty exceed $20,000.00; and in any case involving a violation or attempted violation of the "Georgia Food Act," the written consent of the person against whom the penalty is to be imposed shall not be required.   Any civil penalties recovered shall be paid over into the general fund of the state treasury in accordance with Code Section 45-12-92.    (Ga. L. 1960, p. 245, § 1; Ga. L. 1985, p. 1444, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1300, § 1; Ga. L. 2003, p. 838, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 446, § 2/SB 152; Ga. L. 2020, p. 493, § 2/SB 429.)    The 2020 amendment,  effective July 29, 2020, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, substituted "Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 26, the 'Georgia Food Act,'" for "the 'Georgia Food Act,' Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 26," in the middle of subsection (b).
GA Code § 2-2-12 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 2 - Department of Agriculture|§ 2-2-12. Assistance to United States Department of Agriculture in Inspection, Certification, and Identification of Agricultural Products and Collection of Fees

  It is the intent of this Code section to authorize the department to assist the United States Department of Agriculture, pursuant to the federal Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, 7 U.S.C. Sections 1621-1627, in the inspection and certification of products in commerce to the end that agricultural products may be marketed to the best advantage, that trading may be facilitated, and that consumers may be able to obtain the quality product which they desire.   The department is authorized to assist the United States Department of Agriculture in the inspection, certification, and identification of the class, quality, quantity, and condition of agricultural products when shipped or received in commerce, under such rules as the secretary of agriculture may prescribe, including collection of such fees as will be reasonable and as will cover the cost of the service rendered.Such fees shall not be considered taxes, fees, or assessments for state purposes but shall be collected under authority of the federal Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 for purposes of assisting the United States Department of Agriculture in carrying out its mission under said act.   The department may enter into cooperative agreements with the United States Department of Agriculture and with any firm, corporation, association, or organization having the capacity to contract for the purpose of assisting the United States Department of Agriculture in the inspection, certification, and identification of the class, quality, quantity, and condition of agricultural products when shipped or received in commerce and in the collection of such fees as will be reasonable and as will cover the cost of the service rendered.     (Code 1981, §2-2-12, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 327, § 1.)
GA Code § 2-3-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 3 - Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority|§ 2-3-1. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Act."    (Code 1981, §12-3-470, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 801, § 1; Ga. L. 1996, p. 6, § 12; Code 1981, §2-3-1, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2011, p. 261, § 4/HB 125.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2011, "This chapter" was substituted for "This part" at the beginning of this Code section.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 63C Am. Jur. 2d, Public Lands, §§ 1 et seq., 38 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 3 C.J.S., Agriculture, § 156 et seq. 81A C.J.S., States, § 269 et seq.
GA Code § 2-3-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 3 - Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority|§ 2-3-2. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, the term:    "Authority" means the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority.   "Cost of the project" means the cost of construction; the cost of all lands, properties, rights, easements, and franchises acquired; the cost of all machinery and equipment; financing charges; interest prior to and during construction and for one year after completion of construction; the cost of engineering, architectural, and legal expenses and of plans and specifications and other expenses necessary or incident to determining the feasibility or practicability of the project; administrative expense; and such other expenses as may be necessary or incident to the financing authorized in this chapter, the construction of any project, the placing of the same in operation, and the condemnation of property necessary for such construction and operation. Any obligation or expense incurred for any of the foregoing purposes shall be regarded as a part of the cost of the project and may be paid or reimbursed as such out of such bonds or obligations as may be issued by any authority, department, commission, or agency of the State of Georgia.   "Project" means and includes one or a combination of two or more of the following: buildings, facilities, and all structures; electric, gas, steam, water, and sewerage utilities; and improvements of every kind and character deemed by the authority necessary or convenient for its purposes.     (Code 1981, §12-3-471, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 801, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 6, § 12; Code 1981, §2-3-2, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2011, p. 261, § 4/HB 125.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2011, "this chapter" was substituted for "this part" in the introductory language and in the middle of the first sentence of paragraph (2).
GA Code § 2-3-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 3 - Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority|§ 2-3-4. Purpose and General Business of Authority

 The corporate purpose and the general nature of the business of the authority shall be:    The provision of a facility for the agricultural community to present, exhibit, and promote its products and livestock to agribusiness persons and the public in an effort to boost the state's economy;   The exhibition and promotion of agricultural accomplishments by the youth of this state;   The provision of facilities and programs for public events, exhibits, and other activities, such as, but not limited to, fairs, nonagricultural exhibits, concerts, rodeos, flea markets, and auctions, which will make the authority as financially self-supporting as possible, benefit the state's economy, and attract the traveling public; and   The promotion and staging of a state-wide fair at least once a year to accomplish one or more of the above purposes.     (Code 1981, §12-3-473, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 801, § 1; Code 1981, §2-3-4, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2011, p. 261, § 4/HB 125.)   Editor's notes.   - By resolution (Ga. L. 1986, p. 1197), the General Assembly authorized the designation of the main exhibition building at the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Center as the "Sam P. McGill Exhibition Building."   By resolution (Ga. L. 1986, p. 1198), the General Assembly authorized the designation of the show arena at the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Center as the "Henry L. Reaves Arena."   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Authority not entitled to recreational exemption from federal overtime requirements.    - Since it was clear from former O.C.G.A. § 12-3-473 (see now O.C.G.A. § 2-3-4) that the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority's principal activity was not that of an amusement park, recreational establishment, organized camp, or nonprofit educational conference center, the authority cannot qualify for the recreational exemption from the overtime requirements of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. § 213(a)(3). 1989 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 89-8.
GA Code § 2-3-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 3 - Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority|§ 2-3-6. Public Purpose of Authority; Tax and Assessment Exemptions

 It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of the authority and the carrying out of its corporate purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and constitute a public purpose and that the authority will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by this chapter. The State of Georgia covenants that the authority shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments upon any of the property acquired by it or under its jurisdiction, control, possession, or supervision or upon its activities in the operation or maintenance of the facilities erected, maintained, or acquired by it or any fees, rentals, or other charges for the use of such facilities or other income received by the authority; provided, however, in no event shall the exemptions granted in this Code section extend to any lessee or other private person or entity.    (Code 1981, §12-3-475, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 801, § 1; Code 1981, §2-3-6, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2011, p. 261, § 4/HB 125.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2011, "this chapter" was substituted for "this part" at the end of the first sentence.
GA Code § 2-3-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 3 - Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority|§ 2-3-7. Exercise of Police Powers by Authority

 The authority is authorized to exercise such of the police powers of the state as may be necessary to maintain peace and order and to enforce any and all zoning, use, and personal conduct restrictions upon the properties, facilities, and persons under its jurisdiction to the extent that such is lawful under the laws of the United States and this state. The authority may delegate all or any part of the performance of these functions temporarily or permanently to the state or to the county in which its facilities are located.    (Code 1981, §12-3-476, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 801, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 6, § 12; Code 1981, §2-3-7, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2011, p. 261, § 4/HB 125.)
GA Code § 2-3-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 3 - Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority|§ 2-3-8. Authorization for Security Force

 The authority is authorized to contract for or to provide for and maintain a security force with respect to the facilities and property owned, leased, operated, or under the control of the authority and within the territory thereof. The security force shall have the duty to protect persons and property, disperse unlawful or dangerous assemblages, control pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and otherwise preserve and protect the public peace, health, and safety. For these purposes, a member of such force shall be a peace officer and, as such, shall have authority equivalent to the authority of a policeman or law enforcement officer of the county in which he is discharging his duties.    (Code 1981, §12-3-477, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 801, § 1; Code 1981, §2-3-8, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2011, p. 261, § 4/HB 125.)
GA Code § 2-3-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 3 - Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority|§ 2-3-9. Receipts Deemed Trust Funds

 All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this chapter, whether as grants or other contributions or as revenues, rents, and earnings, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this chapter.    (Code 1981, §12-3-478, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 801, § 1; Code 1981, §2-3-9, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2011, p. 261, § 4/HB 125.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2011, "this chapter" was substituted for "this part" twice in this Code section.
GA Code § 2-3-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 3 - Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority|§ 2-3-10. Setting Rentals and Other Charges

 The authority is authorized to fix rentals and other charges which any user, exhibitor, concessionaire, franchisee, or vendor shall pay to the authority for the use of the project or part thereof or combination thereof, and to charge and collect the same, and to lease and make contracts with political subdivisions and agencies with respect to use of any part of the project. The rentals and other charges shall be so fixed and adjusted in respect to the aggregate thereof from the project or any part thereof so as to provide a fund sufficient with other revenues of such project, if any, to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the project, including the reserves for extraordinary repairs and insurance, unless such cost shall be otherwise provided for, which cost shall be deemed to include the expenses incurred by the authority on account of the project for water, light, sewer, and other services furnished by other facilities at the project.    (Code 1981, §12-3-479, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 801, § 1; Code 1981, §2-3-10, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2011, p. 261, § 4/HB 125.)
GA Code § 2-3-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 3 - Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority|§ 2-3-11. Legal Services of Attorney General

 The Attorney General shall provide legal services for the authority and in connection therewith the provisions of Code Sections 45-15-13 through 45-15-16 shall be fully applicable.    (Code 1981, §12-3-480, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 801, § 1; Code 1981, §2-3-11, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2011, p. 261, § 4/HB 125.)
GA Code § 2-3-12 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 3 - Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority|§ 2-3-12. Venue and Jurisdiction for Actions Under Chapter or Against Authority

 Any action to protect or enforce any rights under this chapter shall be brought in the Superior Court of Houston County, Georgia; and such court shall have exclusive, original jurisdiction of such actions.Furthermore, the venue for actions brought against the authority shall be in the Superior Court of Houston County, Georgia; and such court shall have exclusive, original jurisdiction of such actions.Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to impair any rights afforded the state under the Constitution of the United States.    (Code 1981, §12-3-481, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 801, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 590, § 1; Code 1981, §2-3-12, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2011, p. 261, § 4/HB 125.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2011, "this chapter" was substituted for "this part" in the first and last sentences of this Code section.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 1994, p. 590, § 2, not codified by the General Assembly, provides in part that this Act shall apply with respect to all actions filed on or after March 29, 1994.
GA Code § 2-3-13 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 3 - Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority|§ 2-3-13. Conflict of Interest; Full Disclosure

  Every member of the authority and every employee of the authority who knowingly has any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract to which the authority is or is about to become a party, or in any other business of the authority, or in any firm or corporation doing business with the authority shall make full disclosure of such interest to the authority. Failure to disclose such an interest shall constitute cause for which a member of the authority may be removed or an employee discharged or otherwise disciplined at the discretion of the authority.   The provisions of Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 and Code Sections 16-10-21, 16-10-22, 16-10-92, and 16-10-93, regulating the conduct of officers, employees, and agents of political subdivisions, municipal and other public corporations, and other public organizations, shall be applicable to the conduct of members, officers, employees, and agents of the authority.   Any contract or transaction of the authority involving a conflict of interest which is not disclosed under subsection (a) of this Code section, or involving a violation of Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 or Code Section 16-10-21, 16-10-22, 16-10-92, or 16-10-93, or involving a violation of any other provision of law regulating conflicts of interest which is applicable to the authority or its members, officers, or employees shall be voidable by the authority.     (Code 1981, §12-3-482, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 801, § 1; Code 1981, §2-3-13, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2011, p. 261, § 4/HB 125.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1985, "Code Section" was substituted for "Code Sections" in subsection (c).
GA Code § 2-3-15 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 3 - Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority|§ 2-3-15. Authorization for Department Construction and Acquisition of Projects

 The Department of Agriculture is authorized to construct, erect, acquire, and own the project, as defined in this chapter. The costs of any such project may be paid from the proceeds of state general obligation or guaranteed revenue debt. The department is authorized to contract with the authority, the State Properties Commission, the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, or with any other department, agency, commission, board, official, or person for the construction, operation, maintenance, funding, design, or use of such project.    (Code 1981, §12-3-484, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 801, § 1; Ga. L. 2011, p. 261, § 3/HB 125; Code 1981, §2-3-15, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2011, p. 261, § 4/HB 125.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2011, "this chapter" was substituted for "this part" at the end of the first sentence.
GA Code § 2-4-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 4 - Georgia Seed Development Commission|§ 2-4-1. Short Title

 This chapter may be cited as the "Georgia Seed Development Act."   (Ga. L. 1959, p. 83, § 1.)
GA Code § 2-4-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 4 - Georgia Seed Development Commission|§ 2-4-2. Seed Development Commission - Creation; Corporate Powers

  As used in this chapter, the term "commission" means the Georgia Seed Development Commission.   There is created a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality and public corporation of this state, to be known as the Georgia Seed Development Commission. It shall have perpetual existence. In such name, it may contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts.   The commission is assigned to the Department of Agriculture for administrative purposes only, as prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3.    (Ga. L. 1959, p. 83, § 2; Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, § 508.)
GA Code § 2-4-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 4 - Georgia Seed Development Commission|§ 2-4-5. Seed Development Commission - Purchase Contracts

 All contracts for the purchase of supplies or equipment by the commission for any purpose whatever shall be made only after competitive sealed bids have been received.   (Ga. L. 1959, p. 83, § 7.)
GA Code § 2-4-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 4 - Georgia Seed Development Commission|§ 2-4-6. Seed Development Commission - Operation on Nonprofit Basis

 It is the intent and purpose of the General Assembly that the commission shall be operated on a nonprofit basis. Any and all profits earned, beyond those required as a reasonable reserve for the future operations of the commission, shall be transmitted to the state treasury.   (Ga. L. 1959, p. 83, § 9.)
GA Code § 2-4-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 4 - Georgia Seed Development Commission|§ 2-4-7. Advisory Board Created; Members; Function

 The commission may appoint an advisory board, consisting of such number and qualifications of members as the commission may determine, to advise and consult with the commission in the performance of the commission's duties. The function of such a board shall be advisory only.   (Ga. L. 1959, p. 83, § 4; Ga. L. 1995, p. 10, § 2; Ga. L. 2008, p. 309, § 2/SB 515.)
GA Code § 2-4-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 4 - Georgia Seed Development Commission|§ 2-4-8. Terms of Office of Appointed Members of Commission and Board

 Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2021, p. 614, § 1/SB 247, effective July 1, 2021.   Editor's notes.   - This Code section was based on Ga. L. 1960, p. 1106, § 1; Ga. L. 2008, p. 309, § 3/SB 515.
GA Code § 2-4-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 4 - Georgia Seed Development Commission|§ 2-4-9. Conveyance of State Property to Commission; Consideration; Reversion for Nonuse

 The Governor is authorized to convey to the commission on behalf of the state any real or personal property or interest therein owned by the state in furtherance of this chapter. The consideration for such conveyance shall be determined by the Governor and expressed in the conveyance, provided that such consideration shall be nominal, the benefits going to the state and its citizens constituting full and adequate consideration. If, within one year after a conveyance by the Governor, use of the property conveyed has not been made by the commission, such property or interest shall revert to the state.   (Ga. L. 1959, p. 83, § 6.)
GA Code § 2-4-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 4 - Georgia Seed Development Commission|§ 2-4-10. Debt or Pledge of Credit of State Not Authorized

 Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed in any manner as authorizing the creation of a debt of the State of Georgia or a pledge of the credit of this state.   (Ga. L. 1959, p. 83, § 8.)
GA Code § 2-5-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 5 - Registration, Licenses, and Permits Generally|§ 2-5-1. Short Title

 This chapter may be cited as the "Department of Agriculture Registration, License, and Permit Act."   (Ga. L. 1966, p. 307, § 1.)
GA Code § 2-5-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 5 - Registration, Licenses, and Permits Generally|§ 2-5-2. Applicability of Chapter

 This chapter shall apply to all applications to the department for registrations, licenses, or permits required by law or regulation.   (Ga. L. 1966, p. 307, § 2.)
GA Code § 2-5-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 2 - Agriculture|Chapter 5 - Registration, Licenses, and Permits Generally|§ 2-5-3. Applications - Designation of Address or Agent for Service of Process; Forwarding to Secretary of State

  All applications to the department for registrations, licenses, or permits shall:   Designate an address in this state where the applicant can be personally served with legal process;   Contain an appointment of an agent in this state for acceptance of service of legal process, together with the agent's address in this state; or   Contain a designation of the Secretary of State for acceptance of service of legal process.     A copy of such application shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State by the department.    (Ga. L. 1966, p. 307, § 3.)