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NC Gen Stat § 106-202.18 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 19B - Plant Protection and Conservation Act.|§ 106-202.18 - Powers and duties of the Scientific Committee.

 106-202.18. Powers and duties of the Scientific Committee.The Scientific Committee shall have all of the following powers and duties:(1) To gather and provide information and data and advise the Board with respect to all aspects of the biology and ecology of endangered and threatened plant species.(2) To develop and present to the Board management and conservation practices for preserving endangered or threatened plant species.(3) To recommend habitat areas for acquisition to the extent that funds are available or expected.(4) To investigate and make recommendations to the Board as to the status of endangered, threatened plant species, or species of special concern.(5) To make recommendations to the Board concerning regulation of the collection and shipment of endangered or threatened plant species within North Carolina.(6) To review and comment on environmental impact statements prepared by State agencies on projects that may affect protected plants; and(7) To advise the Board on matters submitted to the Scientific Committee by the Board or the Commissioner which involve technical questions and the development of pertinent rules and regulations, and make any recommendations as deemed by the Scientific Committee to be worthy of the Board's consideration. (1979, c. 964, s. 1; 2007-456, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-202.20 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 19B - Plant Protection and Conservation Act.|§ 106-202.20 - Forfeiture of illegally possessed plants; disposition of plants.

 106-202.20. Forfeiture of illegally possessed plants; disposition of plants.Upon conviction of any defendant for a violation of G.S. 106-202.19, the court, in its discretion, may order the defendant to forfeit any plant or plant parts which he possesses in violation of G.S. 106-202.19. The court shall direct disposition of any forfeited plant or plant part by destruction or sale. The clear proceeds of forfeitures and sales pursuant to this section shall be remitted to the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund in accordance with G.S. 115C-457.2. (1989, c. 508, s. 3; 1997-261, s. 109; 1998-215, s. 10.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-202.21 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 19B - Plant Protection and Conservation Act.|§ 106-202.21 - Ginseng dealer permits.

 106-202.21. Ginseng dealer permits.(a) No person shall act in the capacity of a ginseng dealer, or shall engage, or offer to engage in the business of, advertise as, or assume to act as a ginseng dealer unless that person holds a currently valid permit as provided in this Article.(b) Applications for a ginseng dealer permit shall be on a form and shall contain information as prescribed by the Board. All permits issued under this section shall expire on 30 June of the fiscal year for which they are issued.(c) A ginseng dealer permit may be renewed annually upon application to the Board.(d) A ginseng dealer shall notify the Board of any change of address or business location within 30 days of such change.(e) The Board shall issue to each applicant who satisfies the requirements of this Article a permit which entitles the applicant to conduct the business described in the application during the harvest season for which the permit is issued, unless the permit is suspended or revoked. (1989, c. 508, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-202.22 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 19B - Plant Protection and Conservation Act.|§ 106-202.22 - Denial, suspension, or revocation of permit.

 106-202.22. Denial, suspension, or revocation of permit.(a) The Board may deny, suspend, revoke, or modify any permit issued under this Article if it finds that the applicant or permit holder has violated this Article or rules adopted pursuant to this Article.(b) Suspension of any permit under this Article shall be for not less than one year. Any permit holder whose permit has been revoked shall not be eligible to reapply until two years after the final decision of the Board or two years after his permit is surrendered pursuant to such revocation, whichever is earlier. The expiration or voluntary surrender of a permit shall not deprive the Board of jurisdiction to suspend, revoke or modify such permit. A person whose permit has been suspended or revoked shall not engage in business as an employee, partner, or associate of another permit holder during the period of such revocation or suspension.(c) If a permit is suspended or revoked, the permit holder shall, within five days of such suspension or revocation, surrender such permit to the Commissioner or his authorized representative. (1989, c. 508, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.13 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25A - North Carolina Egg Law.|§ 106-245.13 - Short title; scope; rule of construction.

 106-245.13. Short title; scope; rule of construction.This Article is named and may be cited as the North Carolina Egg Law and relates to eggs sold in the State of North Carolina. Words used in the singular form in this Article shall include the plural, and vice versa as the cause may require. (1965, c. 1138, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.15 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25A - North Carolina Egg Law.|§ 106-245.15 - Designation of grade and class on containers required; conformity with designation; exemption.

 106-245.15. Designation of grade and class on containers required; conformity with designation; exemption.No person shall market to consumers, institutional consumers or retailers or expose for that purpose any eggs unless there is clearly designated therewith on the container the grade and size or weight class established in accordance with the provisions of this Article and such eggs shall conform to the designated grade and size or weight class (except when sold on contract to a United States governmental agency); provided, however, a producer marketing eggs of his own production shall be exempt from this section when such marketing occurs on the premises where the eggs are produced, processed, or when ungraded sales do not exceed 30 dozen per week. (1955, c. 213, s. 7; 1965, c. 1138, s. 1; 1973, c. 739, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.16 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25A - North Carolina Egg Law.|§ 106-245.16 - Standards, grades and weight classes.

 106-245.16. Standards, grades and weight classes.The Board of Agriculture shall establish and promulgate such standards of quality, grades and weight classes for eggs sold or offered for sale in this State as will protect the consumer and the institutional consumer from eggs which are injurious or likely to be injurious to health by reason of the condition of the shell, or contents thereof, or by reason of the manner in which eggs are processed, handled, shipped, stored, displayed, sold or offered for sale. Such standards of quality, grades and weight classes as are promulgated and established by the Board shall also promote honesty and fair dealings in the poultry industry. Such standards, grades and weight classes may be modified or altered by the Board whenever it deems it necessary. (1955, c. 213, s. 9; 1965, c. 1138, s. 1; 1969, c. 139, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.17 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25A - North Carolina Egg Law.|§ 106-245.17 - Stop-sale orders.

 106-245.17. Stop-sale orders.If an authorized representative of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall determine, after inspection, that any lot of eggs is in violation of this Article, he may issue a "stop-sale order" as to such lot or lots of eggs and forthwith notify the owner or custodian of such eggs. Such order shall specify the reason for its issuance. A stop-sale order shall prohibit the further marketing of the eggs subject to it until such eggs are released by the State agency. (1965, c. 1138, s. 1; 1997-261, s. 109.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.18 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25A - North Carolina Egg Law.|§ 106-245.18 - Container labeling.

 106-245.18. Container labeling.(a) Any container or subcontainer in which eggs are marketed shall bear on the outside portion of the container, but not be limited to, the following:(1) The applicable consumer grade provided for in this Article.(2) The applicable size or weight class provided for in this Article.(3) The word "eggs."(4) The numerical count of the contents.(5) The name and address of the packer or distributor. Words and numerals used to designate the grade and size shall be in clearly legible bold-faced type at least three-eighths inch in height. Any person intending to reuse a container shall obscure any inappropriate labeling thereon and relabel the container in accordance with this section prior to refilling the container with eggs. In any case, the address of the packer or distributor shall be shown in letters not exceeding three-eighths inch in height.(b) The term "fresh" may only be applied to eggs conforming to the specifications for Grade A or better. No other descriptive term other than applicable grade and size may be applied. (1965, c. 1138, s. 1; 1973, c. 739, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.19 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25A - North Carolina Egg Law.|§ 106-245.19 - Invoices.

 106-245.19. Invoices.(a) Any person, except a producer marketing eggs to another person for candling and grading, when marketing eggs to a retailer, institutional consumer, or other person shall furnish to the purchaser at the time of delivery an invoice showing date of sale, name and address of the seller, name of purchaser, quantity, grade and size-weight classification.(b) A copy of such invoice shall be kept on file by both the person selling and the purchaser at their respective places of business for a period of at least 30 days. (1955, c. 213, s. 7; 1965, c. 1138, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.20 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25A - North Carolina Egg Law.|§ 106-245.20 - Advertisements.

 106-245.20. Advertisements.No person shall advertise eggs for sale at a given price unless the unabbreviated grade or quality and size-weight are conspicuously designated in block letters at least half as high as the tallest letter in the word "eggs" or the tallest figure in the price, whichever is larger. The provisions of this section shall not apply to retailers who (i) display egg prices in the same manner as other products sold by the retailer at the retail establishment, excluding any items on sale or subject to a promotion, and (ii) comply with G.S. 106-245.15.  (1955, c. 213, s. 7; 1965, c. 1138, s. 1; 2013-265, s. 11.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.21 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25A - North Carolina Egg Law.|§ 106-245.21 - Rules and regulations.

 106-245.21. Rules and regulations.The North Carolina Board of Agriculture is authorized to make and amend, from time to time, such rules and regulations as may be necessary to administer and enforce the provisions of this Article. Such rules and regulations shall be published and copies thereof made available to interested parties upon request therefor. (1955, c. 213, s. 8; 1965, c. 1138, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.22 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25A - North Carolina Egg Law.|§ 106-245.22 - Sanitation.

 106-245.22. Sanitation.(a) Any person engaged in the marketing of or the processing of eggs for marketing shall, in addition to maintaining egghandling facilities in a manner commensurate with laws governing food establishments, keep the eggs in a proper environment, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the North Carolina Board of Agriculture, to maintain quality. In addition, any container, including the packaging material therein, when used for the marketing of eggs shall be clean, unbroken and free from foreign odor. In all instances eggs shall, so far as possible and by use of all reasonable means, be protected from being soiled or dirtied by foreign matter. When cleaning is necessary a sanitary method approved by the Commissioner shall be employed.(b) Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 739, s. 3. (1965, c. 1138, s. 1; 1973, c. 739, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.23 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25A - North Carolina Egg Law.|§ 106-245.23 - Power of Commissioner.

 106-245.23. Power of Commissioner.The Commissioner, or his authorized agents or representatives, may enter, during the regular business hours, any establishment or facility where eggs are bought, stored, offered for sale, or processed, in order to inspect and examine eggs, egg containers, and the premises, and to examine the records of such establishments or facilities relating thereto. (1955, c. 213, s. 10; 1965, c. 1138, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.24 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25A - North Carolina Egg Law.|§ 106-245.24 - Penalties for violations; enjoining violations; venue.

 106-245.24. Penalties for violations; enjoining violations; venue.(a) Any person who violates any provision of this Article shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.(b) In addition to the criminal penalties provided for above, the Commissioner of Agriculture may apply by equity to a court of competent jurisdiction, and such court shall have jurisdiction and for cause shown to grant temporary or permanent injunction, or both, restraining any person from violating, or continuing to violate, any provisions of this Article.(c) Any proceeding for a violation of this Article may be brought in the county where the violator resides, has a place of business or principal office or where the act or omission or part thereof, complained of occurred. (1955, c. 213, s. 12; 1965, c. 1138, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 750; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.25 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25A - North Carolina Egg Law.|§ 106-245.25 - Warnings in lieu of criminal prosecutions.

 106-245.25. Warnings in lieu of criminal prosecutions.Nothing in this Article shall be construed as requiring the Commissioner to report for criminal prosecution violations of this Article whenever he believes that the public interest will be adequately served and compliance with the Article obtained by a suitable written notice or warning. (1965, c. 1138, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.26 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25A - North Carolina Egg Law.|§ 106-245.26 - Remedies cumulative.

 106-245.26. Remedies cumulative.Each remedy provided in this Article shall be in addition to and not exclusive of any other remedy provided for in this Article. (1965, c. 1138, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.27 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25A - North Carolina Egg Law.|§ 106-245.27 - Persons punishable as principals.

 106-245.27. Persons punishable as principals.(a) Whoever commits any act prohibited by any section of this Article or aids, abets, induces, or procures its commission, is punishable as a principal.(b) Whoever causes an act to be done which if directly performed by him or another would be a violation of the provisions of this Article, is punishable as a principal. (1965, c. 1138, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.28 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25A - North Carolina Egg Law.|§ 106-245.28 - Act of agent as that of principal.

 106-245.28. Act of agent as that of principal.In construing and enforcing the provisions of this Article, the act, omission, or failure, of any agent, officer or other person acting for or employed by an individual, association, partnership, corporation, or firm, within the scope of his employment or office shall be deemed to be the act, omission, or failure to [of] the individual, association, partnership, corporation, or firm as well as that of the person. (1965, c. 1138, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.30 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25B - Egg Promotion Tax.|§ 106-245.30 - Legislative findings; purpose of Article.

 106-245.30 Legislative findings; purpose of Article.The General Assembly finds and declares that eggs are important to the prosperity of this State and are a major source of income to a large segment of the State's population. Additional research, education, publicity, advertising and other means of promoting the sale and use of eggs are required to enhance the economical production and marketing of eggs and will be beneficial to the State as a whole. (1987, c. 815, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.31 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25B - Egg Promotion Tax.|§ 106-245.31 - Definitions.

 106-245.31. Definitions.As used in this Article:(1) "Board" means the North Carolina Board of Agriculture.(2) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture.(3) "Department" means the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (1987, c. 815, s. 1; 1997-261, s. 43.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.32 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25B - Egg Promotion Tax.|§ 106-245.32 - Levy of tax; rules.

 106-245.32. Levy of tax; rules.An excise tax is levied on eggs and processed eggs sold for use in this State. The tax on eggs is five cents (5 ) for each case of 30 dozen eggs. The tax on processed eggs is eleven cents (11 ) for each 100 pounds of processed eggs sold for use in this State. The tax imposed by this section is payable only once on the same eggs or processed eggs.Processed eggs include frozen eggs, liquid eggs, and hard-cooked eggs. "Use" means consumption by the consumer. The Board may adopt rules necessary to administer this tax. (1987, c. 815, s. 1; 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1001, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.33 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25B - Egg Promotion Tax.|§ 106-245.33 - Report and payment of tax by handler; definition and functions of handler.

 106-245.33. Report and payment of tax by handler; definition and functions of handler.(a) The tax imposed by this Article is payable monthly to the Department by the handler of eggs or processed eggs. The tax is due when a report is required to be filed. A handler shall file a report with the Department on a form provided by the Department within 20 days after the end of each month. The report shall state the volume of eggs or processed eggs handled by the handler during the preceding month.(b) The term "handler" means any person who operates a grading station in North Carolina, a packer, huckster, or distributor who handles eggs in North Carolina, a farmer who packs, processes, or otherwise performs the functions of a handler in North Carolina, or a distributor or seller of processed eggs. The term "handler" includes any person in North Carolina who purchases eggs for sale or distribution or any farmer in North Carolina who sells or distributes eggs to anyone other than a registered handler.For purposes of this Article, the functions of a handler of eggs or processed eggs include the sale, distribution, or other disposition of eggs or processed eggs in North Carolina regardless of where the eggs or processed eggs were produced or purchased.The term "registered handler" means any person who has registered with the Department to receive monthly return forms for reporting the tax levied by this Article.Every person, whether inside or outside the State, who engages in business in North Carolina as a handler is required to register and to collect and pay the tax due on all eggs or processed eggs sold for use in this State. A handler shall maintain a certificate of registration, file returns, and perform all other duties required of handlers. (1987, c. 815, s. 1; 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1001, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.34 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25B - Egg Promotion Tax.|§ 106-245.34 - Exemptions.

 106-245.34. Exemptions.Eggs sold by a handler who sells less than 500 cases a year are exempt from the tax levied under this Article. Processed eggs sold by a handler who sells less than 1,000 pounds of processed eggs a year are exempt from the tax levied under this Article. The Board shall establish a procedure for returning taxes paid on exempt eggs or processed eggs. (1987, c. 815, s. 1; 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1001, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.34A (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25B - Egg Promotion Tax.|§ 106-245.34A - Additional exemption.

 106-245.34A. Additional exemption.The tax provided for herein shall not be levied upon any eggs which are assessed under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (7 USC 601 et seq.). (1987, c. 815, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.35 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25B - Egg Promotion Tax.|§ 106-245.35 - Records to be kept by handler.

 106-245.35. Records to be kept by handler.The handler shall keep a complete record of the eggs or processed eggs handled by him for a period of not less than two years from the time the eggs or processed eggs were handled. These records shall be open for inspection by the Commissioner or his duly authorized agents and shall be established and maintained as required by the Commissioner. (1987, c. 815, s. 1; 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1001, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.36 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25B - Egg Promotion Tax.|§ 106-245.36 - Interest on tax; collection of delinquent tax.

 106-245.36. Interest on tax; collection of delinquent tax.The tax imposed under the provisions of this Article and unpaid on the date on which the tax was due and payable shall bear interest at the rate determined in accordance with G.S. 105-241.21 from and after such due date until paid. If any person defaults in any payment of the tax or interest thereon, the amount shall be collected by a civil action in the name of the State and the person adjudged in default shall pay the cost of such action. The Attorney General, at the request of the Commissioner, shall institute such action in the proper court for the collection of the amount of any tax past due under this Article including interest thereon. (1987, c. 815, s. 1; 2007-491, s. 44(1)a.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-245.37 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 25B - Egg Promotion Tax.|§ 106-245.37 - North Carolina Egg Fund.

 106-245.37. North Carolina Egg Fund.All moneys levied and collected under the provisions of this Article shall be deposited with the State Treasurer to a fund to be known as the "North Carolina Egg Fund". All moneys credited to the "North Carolina Egg Fund" are hereby appropriated to the North Carolina Egg Association, a North Carolina nonprofit corporation, for research, education, publicity, advertising, and other promotional activities for the benefit of producers of eggs sold in North Carolina. Moneys in the North Carolina Egg fund are held in trust for the benefit of producers of eggs sold in North Carolina and such moneys shall not be or become part of the General Fund. (1987, c. 738, s. 138(a); c. 815, s. 1.)