Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE › Chapter 40-9 - STATE FARMERS' MARKET › Subject 40-9-7 - LOCAL OPERATING RULES FOR ATLANTA STATE FARMERS' MARKET AUGUSTA STATE FARMERS' MARKET COLUMBUS STATE FARMERS' MARKET MACON STATE FARMERS' MARKET SAVANNAH STATE FARMERS' MARKET › Rule 40-9-7-.02 - Assignment of Space and Collection of Fees

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) All farmers, producers, merchants,
				laborers and others using any Markets must contact the Market Manager of such
				Market, or his representative, before making deliveries, engaging in business
				or occupying space on the Market. The Market Manager may require that all
				laborers seeking independent employment on a Farmers' Market must register with
				the Market Manager. The Market Manager will designate a space or area for
				laborers to assemble while awaiting employment.
(2) The Market Manager of a Market, or his
				representative, will assign space and collect fees according to a published
				schedule. Each Market Manager shall have the authority to issue a "Schedule of
				Fees" to be charged subject to approval of the Commissioner of Agriculture, and
				to alter, amend or suspend any part of all such fees, subject to approval of
				the Commissioner of Agriculture. The published "Schedule of Fees" will cover
				all vehicles entering the Market to sell or deliver their contents.
(3) Fees shall be collected at the gate on
				all loaded vehicles. Failure to purchase and obtain gate tickets when required
				under the Act or these Rules will constitute proper grounds for revocation or
				suspension of a license and the right to conduct any type of business at the
				Markets in the future.
(4) Truck
				Sales. This method allows for 24 hours parking at a shed or until load is sold,
				whichever comes first. The gate ticket covers 24 hours parking. If the load is
				not sold at the end of this 24-hour period, the Market Manager will assign a
				stall for periods of 24 hours until the load is sold. Additional fees will be
				paid for each 24 hour period. When produce is sold, the space shall immediately
				revert back to the Market. One hour is given to clean and vacate the space.
				Failure to pay additional fees or clean and vacate space when required under
				the Act or these Rules will constitute proper grounds for revocation or
				suspension of a license and the right to conduct any type of business at the
				Markets in the future.
(5) Space
				Sales. This method allows an individual to locate or establish his business on
				a continuous day to day basis for the season in a specific place on the sheds.
				Payment for space per stall for 24 hours shall be published by each Market and
				collected daily. This fee shall be in addition to the gate fee. Failure to pay
				the fees when required under the Act or these Rules will constitute proper
				grounds for revocation or suspension of a license and the right to conduct any
				type of business at the Markets in the future.
(6) No person shall use any space upon the
				Market except as assigned and authorized by the Market Manager. The use of
				stalls or spaces by anyone other than the person assigned or authorized by the
				Market Manager is prohibited. The use of space not assigned and authorized by
				the Market Manager as required under the Act or these Rules will constitute
				proper grounds for revocation or suspension of a license and the right to
				conduct any type of business at the Markets in the future.
(7) Extenuating circumstances, safety and
				sanitation requirements, renovations, extremely crowded Market conditions,
				special promotional events, to include Annual Christmas tree sales, may require
				and authorize the relocation of persons in stalls by the Market Manager. The
				Market Manager may also issue guidelines for particular special
				events.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  2-10-50,
				  2-10-56,
				  50-13-4.