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All bottled water, including mineral water, shall be
				  filtered, processed and packaged in accordance with FDA Good Manufacturing
				  Practice Regulations ("G.M.P.'s"), the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21,
				  Parts 110 and 129, and any other regulations as promulgated by the Commissioner
				  of the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Approved mechanical means shall be
				  used to fill and cap containers. Bottled water shall not be transported,
				  stored, processed, or bottled through equipment or lines used for any nonfood
				  product. All containers in which bottled water is placed shall be suitable and
				  safe, and their components shall meet the requirements of the Federal Food,
				  Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended. Any waxes, adhesives, sealants, or inks
				  shall meet the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts
				  175 through 178. Single service bottles and containers shall not be reused.
				  Waxes, adhesives, sealants and inks shall not impart odor or taste to water,
				  and shall not contaminate the product with micro-organisms or toxic or
				  injurious substances.
Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra
				  Session p. 332; Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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All multi-use bottles and containers shall be thoroughly
				  cleaned and sanitized immediately before filling. Any method reviewed and
				  approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture shall be accepted. The plant
				  operator shall employ an approved laboratory to test the effectiveness of the
				  cleaning and sanitizing procedure on a microbiological basis at least monthly.
				  Such testing shall include, but not be limited to, coliform and Total Plate
				  Count (TPC), and shall be in accordance with Standard Methods for the
				  Examination of Water and Wastewater Products, American Public Health
				  Association, most recent edition.
Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra
				  Session p. 332; Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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Bottle mouths must be securely sealed to prevent
				  contamination of the product during storage and transportation. All closures
				  (sealers) must meet the composition requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and
				  Cosmetic Act, as amended. Seals must be tamper evident.
Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra
				  Session p. 332; Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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Bottled soft drinks, soda or seltzer, or other products
				  commonly recognized as soft drinks and labeled with a common or usual name
				  other than one of those specified in Rule
				  40-7-6-.01, are exempt from the
				  requirements of this regulation. Water that is not in compliance with the
				  requirements of this regulation may not be labeled as "Artesian Water",
				  "Bottled Water", "Distilled Water", "Drinking Water", "Fluoridated Water",
				  "Mineral Water", "Natural Water", "Purified Water", "Spring Water", or "Well
				  Water".
Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra
				  Session p. 332; Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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The following publications are adopted by reference and
				  applicable parts become part of these rules:
(1) Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as
				amended and regulations issued thereunder.
(2) The Code of Federal Regulations, Title
				21, Parts 165, 110, 129, 175 through 178, and all supplements thereto dated
				April 01, 1989.
(3) Sanitarians
				Handbook, Theory and Administrative Practices 4th Edition, 1977.
(4) All water vending machines shall comply
				with the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) Standard for the
				Sanitary Design and Construction of Water Vending Machines and any future
				revisions to this publication.
Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra
				  Session p. 332; Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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Bottled water plants existing on April 1, 1992 and marketing
				  water in Georgia that derive water from a well or a borehole as "spring water"
				  as provided by in Rule
				  40-7-6-.05 entitled "Source of Water"
				  shall have until August 1, 1992 to furnish to the Department the required
				  hydrogeologic or geohydrologic report and comply with all aspects of Rule
				  40-7-6-.10 entitled "Labeling
				  Requirements".
Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra
				  Session p. 332; Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra
				  Session p. 332; Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra
				  Session p. 332; Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra
				  Session p. 332; Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra
				  Session p. 332; Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra
				  Session p. 332; Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra
				  Session p. 332; Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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(1) As used in these regulations, the words
				set forth below shall have the following meanings:
(a) "Processor" - Any person, firm,
				partnership, or corporation engaged in the business of cracking, shelling, and
				grading pecan meats for sale or cleaning, grading, storing, bagging, or selling
				of in-shell pecans, but this term shall not include persons engaged solely in
				retail sales to the consumer.
(b)
				"Grower" - Any producer of pecans who does not engage in the business of a
				processor as defined above and who does not sell any pecans at wholesale other
				than those grown by him.
(c)
				"Wholesaler" - Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation other than a
				grower, as defined herein, who sells pecans to others for the purpose of
				resale. This term shall not apply to anyone selling pecans only direct to the
				consumer unless also engaged in the business of processing as herein
				defined.
(d) "Retailer" - Any
				person, firm, partnership, or corporation other than a grower, as defined
				herein, who sells pecans direct to the consumer unless also engaged in the
				business of processing or wholesaling as herein defined.
(e) "Pecans fit for human consumption" -
				Pecans fit for human consumption sold at retail shall be those shelled or
				in-shell pecans that meet US and Ga. standard and grades for Number 1 and
				Commercial; and in the case of unclassified pecans, the pecans shall not exceed
				the damage and seriously damage tolerances for US and Ga. standard and grades
				for Commercial.
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No person, firm, partnership or corporation shall engage in
				  the processing of pecans or selling pecans at wholesale and/or retail, other
				  than those grown by him, within the State of Georgia without first obtaining
				  from the Department of Agriculture of the State of Georgia a license to do so.
				  Application for license shall be a form prescribed by the Commissioner of
				  Agriculture and shall remain in force unless revoked, but shall not be
				  transferable.
Ga. L. 1956 as amended;
				  Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra Sess. p. 332; O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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Unless graded or classified and properly identified as to the
				  specific grade or classification in accordance with the United States Standards
				  for Grades of Shelled and Pecans In the Shell, all pecans sold or offered for
				  sale in Georgia shall be graded or classified and properly identified in
				  accordance with Georgia Standards for Grades of Shelled Pecans and Pecans In
				  the Shell.
Ga. L. 1956 as amended;
				  Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra Sess. p. 332; O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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(1) Georgia No. 1 Halves consist of pecan
				half kernels which meet the following requirements:
(a) For quality: Well dried; fairly well
				developed, fairly uniform in color; not darker than "amber" skin color; free
				from damage or serious damage by any cause; free from pieces of shell, center
				wall and foreign material; and comply with tolerances for defects (see Rule
				40-7-7-.08).
(b) For size: Halves are fairly uniform in
				size; halves conform to size classification or count specified; and comply with
				tolerances for pieces, particles, and dust (see Rule
				40-7-7-.06).
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(1) The skin color of pecan kernels may be
				described in terms of the color classifications provided in this section. When
				the color of kernels in a lot generally conforms to the "light" or "light
				amber" classification, that color classification may be used to describe the
				lot in connection with the grade.
(a) "Light"
				means that the kernel is mostly golden color or lighter, with not more than 25
				percent of the surface darker than golden, and none of the surface darker than
				light brown.
(b) "Light Amber"
				means that the kernel has more than 25 percent of its surface light brown, but
				not more than 25 percent of the surface darker than light brown, and none of
				the surface darker than medium brown.
(c) "Amber" means that the kernel has more
				than 25 percent of the surface medium brown, but not more than 25 percent of
				the surface darker than medium brown, and none of the surface darker than dark
				brown (very dark brown or blackish-brown discoloration).
(d) "Dark Amber" means that the kernel has
				more than 25 percent of the surface dark brown, but not more than 25 percent of
				the surface darker than dark brown (very dark brown or blackish-brown
				discoloration).
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(1) The size of pecan halves in a lot may be
				specified in accordance with one of the size classifications shown in Table I.
TABLE I
Size Classifications for Pecan
								Halves
Size classifications for
								halves
Number of halves per pound
Georgia Grands
200 or less
Mammoth
251 - 300
Junior Mammoth
251-300
Jumbo
301-350
Extra large
351-450
Large
451-550
Medium
551-650
Small (topper)
651-750
Extra Small
751 or More
(a) The number
				of halves per pound shall be based upon the weight of half kernels after all
				pieces, particles and dust, shell, center wall, and foreign material have been
				removed.
(b) In lieu of the size
				classifications in Table I, the size of pecan halves in a lot may be specified
				in terms of the number of halves or a range of numbers of halves per pound. For
				example, "400" or "600 - 700".
(c)
				Tolerance for count per pound: In order to allow for variations incident to
				proper sizing, a tolerance shall be permitted as follows:
1. When an exact number of halves per pound
				is specified, the actual count per pound may vary not more than 5 percent from
				the specified number; and
2. When
				any size classification shown in Table I or a range in count per pound is
				specified, no tolerance shall be allowed for counts outside of the specified
				range.
(d) Tolerances for
				pieces, particles, and dust. In order to allow for variations incident to
				proper sizing and handling, not more than 15 percent, by weight, of any lot may
				consist of pieces, particles, and dust: Provided, that no more than one-third
				of this amount, or 5 percent, shall be allowed for portions less than one-half
				of a complete half kernel, including not more than 1 percent for particles and
				dust.
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(1) The size of pecan pieces in a lot may be
				specified in accordance with one of the size classifications shown in Table II.
				Pecan pieces smaller than granules as defined below shall be considered Pecan
				Meal.
Table II
Tolerance for Size of
								Pieces
Size Classification
Maximum diameter (will pass through round opening
								of following diameter)
Minimum diameter (will not pass through round
								opening of following diameter)
Mammoth Pieces
No Limitation
8/16 Inch
Extra Large Pieces
9/16 Inch
7/16 Inch
Halves and Pieces
No Limitation
5/16 Inch
Large Pieces
8/16 Inch
5/16 Inch
Medium Pieces
6/16 Inch
3/16 Inch
Small Pieces
4/16 Inch
2/16 Inch
Midget Pieces
3/16 Inch
1/16 Inch
Granules
1/16 Inch
1/16 Inch
(a) In lieu of
				the size classifications in Table II, the size of pieces in a lot may be
				specified in terms of minimum diameter, or as a range described in terms of
				minimum and maximum diameters expressed in sixteenths or sixty-fourths of an
				inch.
(b) Tolerances for size of
				pieces: In order to allow for variations incident to proper sizing, tolerances
				are provided for pieces in a lot which fail to meet the requirements of any
				size specified. The tolerances, by weight, are shown in Table III.
Table III
Tolerance for Offsize
								Pieces
Size Classification
Total Tolerance for Offsize
								Pieces
Tolerance (Included in Total
								Tolerance) for Pieces Smaller than
2/16 Inch
1/16 Inch
Mammoth Pieces
15%
1%
-
Extra Large Pieces
15%
1%
-
Halves and Pieces
15%
1%
-
Large Pieces
15%
1%
-
Medium Pieces
15%
2%
-
Small Pieces
15%
2%
-
Midget Pieces
15%
-
2%
Granules
15%
-
5%
Other Specified Size
15%
1
-
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(1) In order to allow for variations incident
				to proper grading and handling in each of the foregoing grades, the following
				tolerances, by weight, are provided as specified:
(a) Georgia No. 1 Halves, Georgia No. 1
				Halves and Pieces, and Georgia No. 1 Pieces grades: 0.05 percent for shell,
				center wall, and foreign material; 3 percent for portions of kernels which are
				"dark amber" or darker color, or darker than any specified lighter color
				classification but which are not otherwise defective; and 3 percent for
				portions of kernels which fail to meet the remaining requirements of the grade,
				including therein not more than 0.50 percent for defects causing serious
				damage-provided, that any unused portion of this tolerance may be applied to
				increase the tolerance for kernels which are "dark amber" or darker color, or
				darker than any specified light color classification.
(b) Georgia Commercial Halves, Georgia
				Commercial Halves and Pieces, and Georgia Commercial Pieces grades: 0.15
				percent for shell, center wall and foreign material; 25 percent for portions of
				kernels which are "dark amber" or darker color, or darker than any specified
				lighter color classification, but which are not otherwise defective; and 8
				percent for portions of kernels which fail to meet the remaining requirements
				of the grade, including therein not more than 1 percent for defects causing
				serious damage.
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The grade of a lot of Shelled pecans shall be determined on
				  the basis of a composite sample drawn at random from containers in various
				  locations in the lot. However, any identifiable container or number of
				  containers in which the pecans are obviously of a quality or size materially
				  different from that in the majority of containers, shall be considered as a
				  separate lot, and shall be sampled and graded separate lot, and shall be
				  sampled and graded separately.
Ga. L. 1956 as amended;
				  O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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(1) "Half Kernel"
				means one of the separated halves of an entire pecan kernel with not more than
				one-eight of its original volume missing, exclusive of the portion which
				formerly connected the two halves of the kernel.
(2) "Piece" means a portion of a kernel which
				is less than seven-eighths of a half kernel, but which will not pass through a
				round opening two-sixteenths inch in diameter.
(3) "Particles and dust" means, for all size
				designations except "midget pieces" and "granules," fragments of kernels which
				will pass through a round opening two-sixteenths inch in diameter.
(4) "Well dried" means that the portion of
				kernel is firm and crisp, not pliable or leathery.
(5) "Fairly well developed" means that the
				kernel has at least a moderate amount of meat in proportion to its width and
				length. (See Figure 1.)
Figure 1
CROSS SECTION ILLUSTRATION
1. WELL DEVELOPED
Lower limit. Kernels having less meat content than these are
				  not considered well developed.
2. FAIRLY WELL DEVELOPED
Lower limit for U. S. No. 1 grade. Kernels having less meat
				  content than these are not considered fairly well developed and are classed as
				  damaged.
3. POORLY
				DEVELOPED
Lower limit, damaged but not seriously damaged. Kernels
				  having less meat content than these are considered undeveloped and are classed
				  as seriously damaged.
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METRIC CONVERSION TABLE
§51.1451 Metric conversion table
Inches
Millimeters (mm)
8/16
12.7
7/16
11.1
6/16
9.5
5/16
7.9
4/16
6.4
3/16
4.8
2/16
3.2
6/64
2.4
5/64
2.0
1/16
1.6
Ga. L. 1956 as amended;
				  O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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(1) Georgia No. 1
				consists of pecans in the shell which meet the following requirements:
(a) Free from loose extraneous or foreign
				material.
(b) Shells are fairly
				uniform in color and free from damage by any cause.
(c) Kernels are free from damage by any
				cause.
(d) Comply with tolerances
				in Paragraph
				40-7-7-.15(1).
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Size of pecans may be specified in connection with the grade
				  in accordance with one of the following classifications. To meet the
				  requirements for any one of these classifications, the lot must conform to both
				  the specified number of nuts per pound and the weight of the 10 smallest nuts
				  per 100-nut sample:
Size classification pound
Number of Minimum weight of the nuts
								per 10 smallest nuts in a 100-nut sample
Oversize
55 or less
In each classification, the 10 smallest nuts per
								100 must weigh at least 7 percent of the total weight of the 100-nut
								sample.
Extra large
56 to 63
Large
64 to 77
Medium
78 to 95
Small
96 to 120
Ga. L. 1956 as amended;
				  O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2.1
et
				  seq.
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(1) The skin color of pecan kernels may be
				described in terms of the color classifications provided in this section. When
				the color of kernels in a lot generally conforms to the "light" or "light
				amber" classification, that color classification may be used to describe the
				lot in connection with the grade.
(a) "Light"
				means that the outer surface of the kernel is mostly golden color or lighter,
				with not more than 25 percent of the outer surface darker than golden, none of
				which is darker than light brown.
(b) "Light amber" means that more than 25
				percent of the outer surface of the kernel is light brown, with not more than
				25 percent of the outer surface darker than light brown, none of which is
				darker than medium brown.
(c)
				"Amber" means that more than 25 percent of the outer surface of the kernel is
				medium brown, with not more than 26 percent of the outer surface darker than
				medium brown, none of which is darker than dark brown (very dark brown or
				blackish-brown discoloration).
(d)
				"Dark amber" means that more than 25 percent of the outer surface of the kernel
				is dark brown, with not more than 25 percent of the outer surface darker than
				dark brown (very dark brown or blackish-brown discoloration).
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(1) In order to allow for variations incident
				to proper grading and handling in each of the foregoing grades, the following
				tolerances are provided as specified:
(a)
				Georgia No. 1:
1. For shell defects, by
				count, allow 5 percent for pecans with damaged shells, including therein not
				more than 2 percent for shells which are seriously damaged.
2. For kernel defects, by count, allow 12
				percent for pecans with kernels which fail to meet the requirements for the
				grade or for any specified color classification, including therein not more
				than 5 percent for kernels which are seriously damaged by any cause. In
				addition, 8 percent for kernels which fail to meet the color requirements for
				the grade or for any specified color classification, but which are not
				seriously damaged by dark discoloration of the skin-provided, that these
				kernels meet the requirements for the grade other than skin color.
3. For loose extraneous or foreign material,
				by weight, allow 0.6 percent (one-half of 1 percent).
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The grade of a lot of pecans shall be determined on the basis
				  of a composite sample drawn at random from containers in various locations in
				  the lot. However, any identifiable containers in which the pecans are obviously
				  of a quality or size materially different from that in the majority of
				  containers, shall be considered as a separate lot, and shall be sampled and
				  graded separately.
Ga. L. 1956 as amended;
				  O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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(1) "Fairly uniform
				in color" means that the shells do not show sufficient variation in color to
				materially detract from the general appearance of the lot.
(2) "Loose extraneous or foreign material"
				means loose hulls, empty broken shells, or any substance other than pecans in
				the shell or pecan kernels.
(3)
				"Well developed" means that the kernel has a large amount of meat in proportion
				to its width and length. (See Figure 1).
(4) "Fairly well developed" means that the
				kernel has at least a moderate amount of meat in proportion to its width and
				length. Shriveling and hollowness shall be considered only to the extent that
				they have reduced the meatiness of the kernel. (See Figure 1.)
(5) "Poorly developed" means that the kernel
				has a small amount of meat in proportion to its width and length. (See Figure
				1.)
(6) "Well cured" means that the
				kernel separates freely from the shell, breaks cleanly when bent, without
				splintering, shattering, or loosening the skin; and the kernel appears to be in
				good shipping or storage condition as to moisture content.
(7) "Damage" means any specific defect
				described in this section; or any equally objectionable variation of any one of
				these defects, or any other defect, or any combination of defects, which
				materially detracts from the appearance or the edible or marketing quality of
				the individual pecan or the general appearance of the pecans in the lot. The
				following defects shall be considered as damage:
(a) Adhering hull material or dark stains
				affecting an aggregate of more than 5 percent of the surface of the individual
				shell.
(b) Split or cracked shells
				when the shell is spread apart or will spread upon application of slight
				pressure.
(c) Broken shells when
				any portion of the shell is missing.
(d) Kernels which are not well
				cured.
(e) Poorly developed
				kernels.
(f) Kernels which are dark
				amber in color.
(g) Kernel spots
				when more than one dark spot is present on either half of the kernel, or when
				any such spot is more than one eighth inch in greatest dimension.
(h) Adhering material from the inside of the
				shell when firmly attached to more than one-third of the outer surface of the
				kernel and contrastive in color with the skin of the kernel.
(i) Internal flesh discoloration of a medium
				shade of gray or brown extending more than one-fourth inch lengthwise beneath
				the center ridge, or an equally objectionable amount in other portions of the
				kernel; or lesser areas of dark discoloration affecting the appearance to an
				equal or greater extent.
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All pecans sold or offered for sale in Georgia by a processor
				  or wholesaler shall be properly identified and labeled in accordance with the
				  appropriate United States or Georgia grade or classification. An invoice
				  indicating the proper identification and labeling and where the particular lot
				  of pecans can be identified by the invoice would satisfy this requirement.
				  Additionally, each processor or wholesaler shall maintain an invoice record of
				  each sale and purchase for a period of one year. The invoice record of each
				  sale and purchase shall indicate the proper United States or Georgia grade or
				  classification, and this record shall be made available to a Georgia Department
				  of Agriculture inspector upon request.
Ga. L. 1956 as amended;
				  O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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(1) Pecans in the Shell. Only in the shell
				pecans defined as fit for human consumption shall be sold or offered for sale
				at retail in Georgia. When in package form, the pecans shall be labeled giving
				the name and grade or classification of the product; accurate net contents in
				terms of weight; and the name and address of manufacturer, distributor or
				retailer. The grade or classification shall be indicated in conjunction with
				the product name and shall be at least 1/2 the print size of the product name.
				When commercial and unclassified pecans in the shell are sold at retail in
				package form, the following statement shall be indicated in conjunction with
				the grade or classification: "Product contains at least 70% Number 1 Nuts."
				This statement shall be the same size print as the grade or classification.
				When pecans are sold from bulk, there shall be attached to the container from
				which the sale is being made a sign which shall be clearly visible to the
				customer giving the grade or classification of the pecans. When commercial and
				unclassified pecans in the shell are sold at retail from bulk, the following
				statement shall be indicated in conjunction with the grade or classification:
				"Product contains at least 70% Number 1 Nuts." This statement shall be same
				size print as the grade or classification.
(2) Shelled pecans. Only shelled pecans
				defined as fit for human consumption shall be sold or offered for sale at
				retail in Georgia. When in package form, the pecans shall be labeled giving the
				name and grade of classification of the product; accurate net contents in terms
				of weight; and the name and address of manufacturer, distributor, or retailer.
				The grade or classification shall be indicated in conjunction with the product
				name and shall be at least 1/2 the print size of the product name. When
				commercial and unclassified shelled pecans are sold at retail in package form,
				the following statement shall be indicated in conjunction with the grade or
				classification: "Product contains at least 67% Number 1 Nuts." This statement
				shall be the same size print as the grade or classification. When pecans are
				sold from bulk, there shall be attached to the container from which the sale is
				being made a sign which shall be clearly visible to the customer giving the
				grade or classification of the pecans. When commercial and unclassified shelled
				pecans are sold at retail from bulk, the following statement shall be indicated
				in conjunction with the grade or classification: "Product contains at least 67%
				Number 1 Nuts." This statement shall be same size print as the grade or
				classification.
Ga. L. 1956 as amended;
				  O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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(1) Pecans in the
				shell and shelled pecans found not to meet the required and prescribed grade or
				classification may be permitted to be reconditioned or regraded under
				supervision of a Georgia Department of Agriculture Inspector. Otherwise, the
				pecans will have to be crushed or denatured and disposed of by a method
				approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
(2) Pecans in the shell and shelled pecans
				found unacceptable for human consumption and pecans removed during the grading
				process (blow outs, etc.) shall be crushed or denatured and disposed of by a
				method approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
(3) Reconditioning, regrading, and/or
				destruction of pecans in no way exempts the Department from initiating
				appropriate action and remedies as provided by Georgia law.
Ga. L. 1956 as amended;
				  O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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When grading or classifying pecans in the shell and shelled
				  pecans as Ga. No. 1, Georgia Commercial, or Georgia Unclassified, color which
				  is directly related to the genetic characteristic of the Frotscher pecan shall
				  not be considered as damage.
Ga. L. 1956 as amended;
				  O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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Any producer of pecans who does not engage in the business of
				  a processor and who does not sell any pecans at wholesale and retail other than
				  those grown by him is exempt from the licensing, grading, and labeling
				  requirements.
Ga. L. 1956 as amended;
				  O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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No person is allowed to use term "New Crop" in advertising,
				  displaying, selling, offering for sale, or holding for the purpose of selling
				  pecans after the month of June following the harvest.
Ga. L. 1956 as amended;
				  O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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With the exception of the labeling requirements with
				  reference to grade or classification and per cent damaged pecan statement, the
				  rules and regulations shall become effective July 1, 1975. That part of rules
				  and regulations dealing with labeling requirements of grade or classification
				  and per cent damaged pecan statement shall become effective September 1.
				  1976.
Ga. L. 1956 as amended;
				  O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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The following regulations shall apply to all persons involved
				  in the production, packaging, processing, holding, storing, distribution and
				  sales of Vidalia onions.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  2-14-133,
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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(1) Each person who
				desires to produce and/or package onions as Vidalia onions must register with
				the Commissioner on or before March 1 of each year. Failure to register by
				March 1 may result in a monetary penalty of up to $1,000.00. No applications
				for registration will be accepted after the 15th day
				of April. Registration applications are to be filled out completely and
				accurately. If acreage planted should change, or any other information such as
				name, address, label information or packer from that indicated on the report
				filed by March 1, then a supplemental report shall be submitted no later than
				April 15. Additionally, each person who desires to produce green onions and
				utilize the name Vidalia in connection with the sale, advertising,
				distribution, or marketing of such onions, must register on or before October 1
				of each year.
(2) Registration
				applications shall be completed and submitted online through the Department's
				Licensing Division at
http://agr.georgia.gov
.
(3) The Commissioner may deny or revoke
				registration of any person for failure to register by deadline, violating any
				of these regulations, or for any intentional misrepresentation of a material
				fact in the registration application.
(4) Registration is not
				transferable.
(5) No person shall
				pack Vidalia onions unless said person and the grower of such onions are both
				properly registered.
(6) Any person
				who will have or may have other yellow onions and Vidalia Onions in the same
				facility during a Transition Period shall acknowledge the same in the
				application for Registration.
Ga. L. 1956 as amended;
				  O.C.G.A. §§
										2-14-133,
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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All persons and entities selling onion seed to anyone in the
				  Vidalia Onion Production Area shall provide a complete list of those customers
				  to the Department no later than January 1 of each year. Required information
				  shall include, but not be limited to, name and complete address of customer,
				  date seed sold, variety sold and amount sold. Any such information deemed
				  confidential shall be subject to the requirements of Paragraph
				  40-7-8-.18 of these
				  rules.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  2-14-133.
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(1) The term
				"
Vidalia
" may not be used in the advertising or labeling of
				onions or green onions sold or delivered, held, stored, or offered for sale,
				unless such onions are of the variety defined in paragraph (g) of Section
40-7-8-.02
of these
				rules, were grown in the Vidalia onion production area, and meet the other
				requirements of these Rules.
(2)
				All packaged Vidalia onions must be labeled to show:
(a) Common or usual name of the food
				(
onion
);
(b) An
				accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight
				(
example: 3-pound, 5-pound, 10-pound, 25-pound,
				50-pound
);
(c) The
				statement "
Product of Georgia
" or the official logo of
				"
Georgia Grown
", the use of which requires a membership with
				the Georgia Grown Commodity Commission, may be displayed;
(d) The name and complete address of the
				place of business of the producer and/or packer.
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The standards and grades as adopted by the U. S. Department
				  of Agriculture, U. S. Standards for Grades of Bermuda-Granex-Grano type onions,
				  effective January 1, 1960, amended October 10, 1995 (
7 CFR 51.395 -
				  51.3209
), and U. S. Standards for Grades of Common Green Onions,
				  effective June 20, 1947, reprinted January, 1997, and future supplements and
				  amendments thereto, are adopted as the Standards and Grades for Vidalia onions
				  and Vidalia green onions, except as otherwise provided in these
				  rules.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  2-14-133,
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.
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O.C.G.A. §§
										2-14-130
et seq.
,
				  2-14-133,
				  26-2-1
et
				  seq.