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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 01 - Organization of Central Market Board › Purpose of this Subpart › Section 2-1-5-01-100

Current through June 25, 2024
In accordance with Section
						25-43-2.104
						of the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Law, this subpart describes the
						Central Market Board's duties and responsibilities, the organization of the
						Board, and its methods of operation.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 01 - Organization of Central Market Board › Purpose of the Mississippi Central Market Board › Section 2-1-5-01-101

Current through June 25, 2024
The legislature created the Central Market Board for the
						purpose of establishing and providing facilities for the handling, disposal and
						sale of farm and other food products in the interest of farmers, consumers, the
						general public and the State of Mississippi in
Miss. Code Ann.
Section
						69-7-101.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 01 - Organization of Central Market Board › Mississippi Central Market Board Composition › Section 2-1-5-01-102

Current through June 25, 2024
By law, the Board is composed of six members.
Miss. Code Ann
. Section
						69-7-103
						provides that the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce shall be a member
						along with four other members to be appointed by the governor from each highway
						commissioner's district and one other member to be appointed from the state at
						large. The law provides that one member shall be a wholesale groceryman dealing
						in fruits and vegetables, one retail groceryman dealing in fruits and
						vegetables, one farmer growing fruits and vegetables and one farmer producing
						poultry and eggs. Each member is appointed to a four-year
						term.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 01 - Organization of Central Market Board › Chairman › Section 2-1-5-01-103

Current through June 25, 2024
The Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce serves as
						ex officio chairman of the Central Market Board pursuant to
						law.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 01 - Organization of Central Market Board › Powers of the Central Market Board › Section 2-1-5-01-104

Current through June 25, 2024
The law provides for the powers and duties of the Board
						in
Miss. Code Ann. S
ection 69-7-109
.
Primarily, the Board is charged with operating a farmers market and doing those
						things necessary to successfully operate such a market, including but not
						limited to setting rules for those people that come onto the market, setting
						hours of operation, renting and leasing real or personal property under the
						control of the market and build any facilities on the grounds under control of
						the Board that will make the market successful.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 01 - Organization of Central Market Board › State Market Manager › Section 2-1-5-01-105

Current through June 25, 2024
The State Market Manager is an officer of the executive
						branch of state government appointed by the Board. The law provides that the
						state market manager have the ability to operate a large business, have
						knowledge of the problems of growers and distributors, and have had experience
						in the marketing of perishable vegetables.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 01 - Organization of Central Market Board › Duties of the State Market Manager › Section 2-1-5-01-106

Current through June 25, 2024
The State Market Manager is charged with managing and
						controlling the market subject to the supervision of the Board and is
						authorized to employee personnel necessary for the operation of the market
						subject to the approval of the Board. The state market manager shall attend all
						the meetings of the Board and keep the minutes and shall have custody of all of
						the Board's books, records, papers and accounts.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 01 - Organization of Central Market Board › Contacting the Central Market Board › Section 2-1-5-01-107

Current through June 25, 2024
The Central Market Board may be contacted in person, by
						U.S. Mail, Courier mail, email, telephone, and telefacsimile. The Central
						Market Board maintains and provides interactive services on the Internet at
www.mdac.state.ms.us
.
1. Location. The Central Market Board's
					 offices are located in Jackson at the following locations:
a. 929 High Street; Jackson, MS 39202. This
					 is the physical location of the farmers market and the State Market
					 Manager.
b. 121 North Jefferson
					 Street; Jackson, MS 39201. This is the office of the chairman.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 02 - Procedure for Oral Proceedings on Rule-Making (RESERVED) › Scope › Section 2-1-5-02-100 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 02 - Procedure for Oral Proceedings on Rule-Making (RESERVED) › When Oral Proceedings Will Be Scheduled on Proposed Rules › Section 2-1-5-02-101 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 02 - Procedure for Oral Proceedings on Rule-Making (RESERVED) › Request Format › Section 2-1-5-02-102 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 02 - Procedure for Oral Proceedings on Rule-Making (RESERVED) › Notification of Oral Proceeding › Section 2-1-5-02-103 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 02 - Procedure for Oral Proceedings on Rule-Making (RESERVED) › Presiding Officer › Section 2-1-5-02-104 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 02 - Procedure for Oral Proceedings on Rule-Making (RESERVED) › Public Presentations and Participation › Section 2-1-5-02-105 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 02 - Procedure for Oral Proceedings on Rule-Making (RESERVED) › Public Presentations and Participation › Section 2-1-5-02-106 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 02 - Procedure for Oral Proceedings on Rule-Making (RESERVED) › Public Presentations and Participation › Section 2-1-5-02-107 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 02 - Procedure for Oral Proceedings on Rule-Making (RESERVED) › Public Presentations and Participation › Section 2-1-5-02-108 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 02 - Procedure for Oral Proceedings on Rule-Making (RESERVED) › Public Presentations and Participation › Section 2-1-5-02-109 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 02 - Procedure for Oral Proceedings on Rule-Making (RESERVED) › Public Presentations and Participation › Section 2-1-5-02-110 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 02 - Procedure for Oral Proceedings on Rule-Making (RESERVED) › Conduct of Oral Proceeding › Section 2-1-5-02-111 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 02 - Procedure for Oral Proceedings on Rule-Making (RESERVED) › Conduct of Oral Proceeding › Section 2-1-5-02-112 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 03 - Procedure for Issuing Declaratory Opinions (RESERVED) › Scope of Rules › Section 2-1-5-03-100 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 03 - Procedure for Issuing Declaratory Opinions (RESERVED) › Persons Who May Request Declaratory Opinions › Section 2-1-5-03-101 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 03 - Procedure for Issuing Declaratory Opinions (RESERVED) › Subjects That May Be Addressed In Declaratory Opinions › Section 2-1-5-03-102 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 03 - Procedure for Issuing Declaratory Opinions (RESERVED) › Circumstances In Which Declaratory Opinions Will Not Be Issued › Section 2-1-5-03-103 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 03 - Procedure for Issuing Declaratory Opinions (RESERVED) › Written Request Required › Section 2-1-5-03-104 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 03 - Procedure for Issuing Declaratory Opinions (RESERVED) › Where to Send Requests › Section 2-1-5-03-105 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 03 - Procedure for Issuing Declaratory Opinions (RESERVED) › Name, Address and Signature of Requestor › Section 2-1-5-03-106 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 03 - Procedure for Issuing Declaratory Opinions (RESERVED) › Question Presented › Section 2-1-5-03-107 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 03 - Procedure for Issuing Declaratory Opinions (RESERVED) › Time For Market's Response › Section 2-1-5-03-108 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 03 - Procedure for Issuing Declaratory Opinions (RESERVED) › Time For Market's Response › Section 2-1-5-03-109 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 03 - Procedure for Issuing Declaratory Opinions (RESERVED) › Opinion Not Final for Sixty Days › Section 2-1-5-03-110 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 03 - Procedure for Issuing Declaratory Opinions (RESERVED) › Notice by Market to Third Parties › Section 2-1-5-03-111 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 03 - Procedure for Issuing Declaratory Opinions (RESERVED) › Public Availability of Requests and Declaratory Opinions › Section 2-1-5-03-112 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 03 - Procedure for Issuing Declaratory Opinions (RESERVED) › Effect of a Declaratory Opinion › Section 2-1-5-03-113 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 04 - Public Records Request Procedure (RESERVED) › Schedule of Fees › Section 2-1-5-04-101 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 04 - Public Records Request Procedure (RESERVED) › Schedule of Fees › Section 2-1-5-04-102 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 04 - Public Records Request Procedure (RESERVED) › Schedule of Fees › Section 2-1-5-04-103 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 04 - Public Records Request Procedure (RESERVED) › Schedule of Fees › Section 2-1-5-04-104 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 04 - Public Records Request Procedure (RESERVED) › Schedule of Fees › Section 2-1-5-04-105 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 04 - Public Records Request Procedure (RESERVED) › Availability of Records › Section 2-1-5-04-111 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 05 - Rules Governing The Farmers Market › Section 2-1-5-05-100

Current through June 25, 2024
Definitions:
1.
				  Crafts Products that have been developed by the handiwork of artisans and
				  crafters to create a value-added good.
2. Home-based processor - means a person who,
				  in his or her home, produces or processes whole fruit and vegetables,
				  missed-greens, jams, je llies, sweet sorghum syrup, preserves, fruit butter,
				  bread, fruit pies, cakes or cookies.
3. Market Manager - A state employee
				  designated by the Board to supe rvise the daily operations of the Mississippi
				  Farmers' Market and t o implement the guidelines and decisions of the
				  Mississippi Central Market Board.
4. Mississippi Central Market Board -
				  Governor appointed individuals in cooperation with the Mississippi Commissioner
				  of Agriculture as outlined in Section
				  69-7-103
				  of the Miss. Code Ann. .
5.
				  Nursery/Landscape - Horticultural and arboricultural plant materials used for
				  aesthetic purposes.
6. Potentially
				  hazardous goods -are those goods as defined in section 1-201.10 of the current
				  U.S. Food Code.
7. Produce - Raw,
				  horticultural and agronomic products to inc lude all varieties of fruits,
				  vegetables, herbs, nuts and cut flowers.
8. Specialty Foods - Processed goods derived
				  from raw commodities to include but not to be limited to refined, baked, canned
				  and cooked foo ds, honey, and eggs.
9. Stall - Pre-designated space for rent on
				  the market premises.
10. Vendor -
				  One who meets the requirements of the Mississipp i Farmers' Market
				  certification process and sells produce or other ap proved products at the
				  Market.
Miss. Code Ann.
					 §
											69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 05 - Rules Governing The Farmers Market › Purpose › Section 2-1-5-05-101

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Farmers' Market ("the Market") is
						created to promote and provide a marketplace for Mississippi grown fruits,
						vegetables, plant materials, and other products made in Mississippi. These
						rules apply only to the Market on Jefferson Street. The primary objectives of
						the Market are to offer a diverse product selection, attract a large and
						repeating customer base, and afford farmers a profitable location to sell
						produce and other goods.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 05 - Rules Governing The Farmers Market › Time Of Operation › Section 2-1-5-05-102

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Central Market Board ("the Board") shall
						have the authority to establish days and hours of operation of all sectors of
						the Farmers' Market at the Fairgrounds with monthly reevaluation of such
						operating guidelines. All participating vendors must adhere to hours of
						operation.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 05 - Rules Governing The Farmers Market › Vendor Certification And Selection Priority › Section 2-1-5-05-103.01

Current through June 25, 2024
All vendors must complete the Market Certification Form
						upon annual application for participation in the Market.
1. Mississippi Department of Agriculture and
					 Commerce staff will evaluate submitted certification forms and approve those
					 deemed eligible.
2. A copy of the
					 approved certificate must be posted in plain view during operation for all
					 vendors at the market.
3. All items
					 intended for sale shall be listed on the certificate, and only those items
					 approved for sale will be allowed.
4. It is the intent of the certification
					 process to ensure all products for sale are produced by those actively involved
					 in the production process and that only those individuals may become eligible
					 vendors at the Market.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 05 - Rules Governing The Farmers Market › Vendor Certification And Selection Priority › Section 2-1-5-05-103.02

Current through June 25, 2024
Vendors shall be selected and stalls allocated to
						promote equity, diversity, and a competitive environment to benefit both
						vendors and customers.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 05 - Rules Governing The Farmers Market › Vendor Certification And Selection Priority › Section 2-1-5-05-103.03

Current through June 25, 2024
Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce staff
						shall perform inspections on vendor property after certifications have been
						completed.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 05 - Rules Governing The Farmers Market › Produce › Section 2-1-5-05-105

Current through June 25, 2024
The following rules and regulations are only applicable
						to those vendors selling fresh produce, nuts, and cut flowers and
						foliage.
1. A single vendor may rent a
					 maximum of three consecutive stalls, with approval by the Market
					 Manager.
2. Produce products will
					 receive preference for space over plant materials and other goods available at
					 the market.
3. Trees and produce
					 shall not be sold from the same stall.
4. Pre-packaged items sold by weight must be
					 labeled in a manner pursuant to
Miss. Code Ann.
Section
					 75-27-41
					 of the Mississippi Weights and Measures Law.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 05 - Rules Governing The Farmers Market › Nursery/Landscape › Section 2-1-5-05-106

Current through June 25, 2024
The following rules and regulations are only applicable
						to those vendors selling plant materials classified as either Nursery or
						Landscape.
1. If available, a single
					 vendor may rent a number of consecutive stalls, with approval by the Market
					 Manager.
2. Vendors, if deemed
					 eligible by the Market Manager, may expand the size of their operation for an
					 additional fee by utilizing the parking area behind the stall. Expansion
					 displays must not block the driving space of other vendors at the market and
					 must adhere to the width and length restrictions of the rented
					 stall(s).
3. At no time may the
					 vendor expand beyond the side and front lines of the stall(s).
4. A tent or other shading structure that has
					 been approved by the Market Manager maybe placed directly behind the stall to
					 expand the rented stall.
5.
					 Re-stocking is permitted. Vendors may be subject to a surcharge in an amount
					 determined by the Board and reviewed annually for every truckload brought in.
					 Payment will be given to the Market Manager immediately upon
					 delivery.
6. The Bureau of Plant
					 Industry must certify all vendors selling nursery plant materials before
					 entering the market. Proof of certification and licensing must be provided and
					 on file with the Market Manager.
7.
					 All plant materials sold at the market must have been grown in Mississippi.
					 Plugs and other starter plants not originating in Mississippi may be considered
					 a Mississippi product if and only if it is finished in the state. For such
					 consideration, the plant material must not be in its original container, and it
					 must have matured in Mississippi for a minimum of four weeks.
8. All plant materials must be disease and
					 pest free.
9. Vendors may water
					 plants as necessary but may not spray fertilizer, pesticides, or any other
					 chemicals at any time at the Market.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 05 - Rules Governing The Farmers Market › Specialty Foods › Section 2-1-5-05-107

Current through June 25, 2024
The following rules and regulations are applicable only
						to those individuals selling goods that have been processed altered from its
						original form as well as to those individuals selling farm raised eggs.
1. In the event a stall is vacant and vendors
					 selling produce or nursery/landscape materials are not available or a lack of
					 variety is present at the market, the Market Manager may rent a stall to a
					 vendor selling specialty foods.
2.
					 Government approved methods for preparing, storing, handling, and packaging of
					 food products must be adhered to.
3. All processed foods products are to be
					 packaged, covered, sealed, or wrapped at all times.
4. Complaints regarding quality, unsafe
					 practices, or reports of illness must be given directly to the Market
					 Manager.
5. All products are
					 subject to revocation by the Market Manager.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 05 - Rules Governing The Farmers Market › Home-based processors › Section 2-1-5-05-108.01

Current through June 25, 2024
A home-based processor may sell non-potentially
						hazardous goods at the Mississippi Farmers' Market provided the following
						conditions are met:
1. All finished
					 product containers are clean and sanitary and are labeled to show:
a. the name and address of the home-based
					 processor;
b. the common or usual
					 name of the food;
c. if the food is
					 prepared from two or more ingredients, the ingredients of the food product in
					 descending order of predominance by weight;
d. the net weight, standard measure or
					 numerical count;
e. the date the
					 product was processed; and f. a statement that the product was home
					 processed
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 05 - Rules Governing The Farmers Market › Home-based processors › Section 2-1-5-05-108.02

Current through June 25, 2024
Potentially hazardous goods may be sold at the market if
						the vendor has a permit from the State Health Department and meets the labeling
						requirements in subsection 108.01(1)(a)-(f) ).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 05 - Rules Governing The Farmers Market › Home-based processors › Section 2-1-5-05-108.03

Current through June 25, 2024
The following chart provides examples of what home-based
						processed products are non-potentially hazardous. The list is not
						exclusive:
Non-potentially hazardous goods
* Jams
* Jellies
* Sweet sorghum syrup
* Preserves
* Fruit butter
* Fruit pies
* Cakes
* Cookies
* Breads (that do not contain meat and/or seafood)
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 5 - Central Market Board › Chapter 05 - Rules Governing The Farmers Market › Arts and Crafts › Section 2-1-5-05-109

Current through June 25, 2024
Vendors with handcrafted items and/ or art must complete
						the Art & Craft Vendor application. Once submitted the application and
						potential products will be reviewed for approval by the Arts and Crafts
						Standards Committee. Notification of approval will be communicated to the
						applicant within two weeks of the review committees' decision.
1. All arts and craft vendors must complete
					 the Mississippi Farmers Market Application for Certification. Individuals
					 making products using inputs sourced directly from a Mississippi farm and
					 Members of the Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi will be given first preference.
					 Other applicants will be reviewed and must be approved by a Standards Committee
					 appointed by the Central Market Board. The Standards Committee will conduct
					 reviews twice per calendar year and will rate applicants work based on criteria
					 of design, creativity, craftsmanship and overall impact. Applicants work must
					 be approved to qualify for active vendor status.
2. Only crafts that are handcrafted by the
					 vendor will be allowed.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-7-109.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 6 - Mississippi Livestock Show › Chapter 01 - Adoption of Regulations › Adoption of Regulations › Section 2-1-6-01-100

Current through June 25, 2024
Regulations for the Livestock Show shall be the same as
						the rules and regulations found in the current Mississippi State Fair Premium
						Book and the current Dixie National/Junior Round-up Premium Book unless
						otherwise noted in subsequent regulations. A copy of the premium books can be
						obtained by e-mailing greg@mdac.state.ms.us or by calling the Department at
						(601)359-1100.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-5-101.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce › Subpart 6 - Mississippi Livestock Show › Chapter 01 - Adoption of Regulations › Ejection from Livestock Event › Section 2-1-6-01-101

Current through June 25, 2024
Any person(s), while attending or participating in a
						livestock event being conducted under the auspices of the Mississippi Livestock
						Show ("Show"), including but not limited to, the Dixie National Junior Round-Up
						or the Mississippi State Fair Junior Livestock Show, whether during show time
						or not, who engages in any conduct that poses a clear and present danger to the
						public health, safety or welfare, including but not limited to, fighting,
						intoxication (alcohol or drugs), use of profanity, acts of terrorism, discharge
						of weapons or disorderly or threatening conduct, may be immediately ejected
						from the premises where the event is being held by the Show's duly authorized
						agents or designees for the duration of the livestock event, including but not
						limited to, the Dixie National Junior Round-Up or the Mississippi State Fair
						Junior Livestock Show.
The ejected person(s) shall then have thirty (30) days to
						request an informal administrative review before the Deputy Commissioner of the
						Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, or his designee, who shall
						act as a reviewing officer. At this informal administrative review, subpoena
						power shall not be available, witnesses shall not be sworn or be subject to
						cross examination and no record shall be made of the proceedings. The reviewing
						officer's decision shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the parties by
						certified mail. If the accused does not request a hearing within thirty (30)
						days, then he is deemed to have waived his right to a review.
If any party is aggrieved by the decision of the
						reviewing officer, he shall have thirty (30) days after his receipt of the
						reviewing officer's decision to appeal to the Show for a full evidentiary
						hearing before the Show's directors or their designee. Witnesses shall be sworn
						and be subject to cross examination. A written record shall be made of the
						proceedings. The decision of the Show directors shall be in writing and shall
						be delivered to the parties by certified mail.
If either party is aggrieved by the decision of the Show
						directors, he shall have thirty (30) days after receipt of the directors' order
						to appeal to the circuit court of the county where the event was held. Any
						appeal to circuit court shall be made in accordance with existing state laws
						and regulations governing such appeals.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-5-101
						et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 2 - Rules of the Mississippi Fair Commission › Subpart 1 - Organization of the Fair Commission › Solicitors and Peddlers › Section 2-2-1-100.01

Current through June 25, 2024
When the State Fair is in progress, no person or
					 organization may solicit money, votes or signatures, sell or distribute
					 merchandise, including written materials, or engage in a protest, demonstration
					 or political speech on the Fairgrounds, except from a booth or display area on
					 the Fairgrounds assigned by the Department. Such booths shall be assigned by
					 the Department on a "first come-first served" basis, with a rental charge based
					 on the size and location of the booth. Such activities must be conducted within
					 the confines of the assigned booth or display area. This provision and §
					 100.02 below do not apply to food or beverage sales.
Miss. Code
					 Ann. §
											69-5-3.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 2 - Rules of the Mississippi Fair Commission › Subpart 1 - Organization of the Fair Commission › Solicitors and Peddlers › Section 2-2-1-100.02

Current through June 25, 2024
When the State Fair is not in progress, no person or
					 organization may solicit money, votes or signatures, sell or distribute
					 merchandise, including written materials, or engage in a protest, demonstration
					 or political speech until after he has registered with the Department. Such
					 person or organization may not conduct these activities in a building or area
					 leased to a tenant or in the livestock barns. Such activities must be conducted
					 at least 100 ft. from the building, or perimeter of the outdoor area, where the
					 event is being held. No more than three persons may engage in such activities
					 on behalf of the subject organization, political candidate or ideology being
					 advocated.
Miss. Code
					 Ann. §
											69-5-3.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 2 - Rules of the Mississippi Fair Commission › Subpart 1 - Organization of the Fair Commission › Signs › Section 2-2-1-101

Current through June 25, 2024
A sign, display or poster may be erected by a person or
					 organization authorized by the Department to be an exhibitor, vendor or
					 building tenant on the Fairgrounds at his designated space or building during
					 the subject event. Any person participating in a protest, demonstration or
					 political speech on the Fairgrounds may carry a sign, display or poster no
					 larger than nine sq. ft. in area in his hands or on his body during such
					 activity. The Department may operate its electronic sign at the High Street
					 entrance to the Fairgrounds and enter into agreements for advertising on the
					 Fairgrounds. The Department may authorize signs, displays, posters or banners
					 as part of or to promote tenant activity of events. Outside of these
					 agreements, no signs, displays or posters shall be allowed on the
					 Fairgrounds.
Miss. Code
					 Ann. §
											69-5-3.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 2 - Rules of the Mississippi Fair Commission › Subpart 1 - Organization of the Fair Commission › Ejection from State Fairgrounds › Section 2-2-1-102

Current through June 25, 2024
Any person coming onto the State Fairgrounds in Jackson,
					 Mississippi who engages in any conduct that poses a clear and present danger to
					 the public health, safety or welfare, including but not limited to, fighting,
					 intoxication (alcohol or drugs), use of profanity, acts of terrorism,
					 unauthorized discharge of weapons or disorderly or threatening conduct, may be
					 immediately ejected from the Fairgrounds by the Mississippi Department of
					 Agriculture's ("Department") duly authorized agents or designees for the
					 duration of the event at which the conduct occurred, or for a period of ten
					 (10) days if no event was in progress.
The ejected person shall then have thirty (30) days to
					 request an informal administrative review before the Commissioner of
					 Agriculture or his designee, who shall act as a reviewing officer. At this
					 informal administrative review, subpoena power shall not be available,
					 witnesses shall not be sworn or be subject to cross examination and no record
					 shall be made of the proceedings. The reviewing officer's decision shall be in
					 writing and shall be delivered to the parties by certified mail. If the accused
					 does not request a hearing within thirty (30) days, then he is deemed to have
					 waived his right to a review. The decision of the Commissioner or his designee
					 shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the parties by certified mail. If
					 either party is aggrieved by the decision, he shall have thirty (30) days after
					 receipt of the Commissioner's order to appeal to the circuit court of the First
					 Judicial District of Hinds County. Any appeal to circuit court shall be made in
					 accordance with existing state laws and regulations governing such
					 appeals.
Miss. Code
					 Ann. §
											69-5-3.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 2 - Rules of the Mississippi Fair Commission › Subpart 1 - Organization of the Fair Commission › Mississippi Fairgrounds Food and Beverage / Bag Policy › Section 2-2-1-103.01

Current through June 25, 2024
Due to contracts with concessionaires and vendors, no food
					 or beverage may be brought into the Mississippi Coliseum, Trade Mart, or Kirk
					 Fordice Equine Center from an independent source.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 2 - Rules of the Mississippi Fair Commission › Subpart 1 - Organization of the Fair Commission › Mississippi Fairgrounds Food and Beverage / Bag Policy › Section 2-2-1-103.02

Current through June 25, 2024
All bags and persons are subject to search. Many show
					 promoters might have more stringent guidelines such as metal detectors,
					 wanding, or a stricter bag size policy, so please refer to the policy of the
					 show you are attending for additional information.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 2 - Rules of the Mississippi Fair Commission › Subpart 1 - Organization of the Fair Commission › Mississippi Fairgrounds Food and Beverage / Bag Policy › Section 2-2-1-103.03

Current through June 25, 2024
Items may be returned to your vehicle prior to entry or
					 may be forfeited.
Forfeited items become the property of the Mississippi
					 Department of Agriculture and Commerce and will not be returned to the
					 individual or show producer. The Department will not store or hold any item for
					 any reason.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 2 - Rules of the Mississippi Fair Commission › Subpart 1 - Organization of the Fair Commission › Mississippi Fairgrounds Food and Beverage / Bag Policy › Section 2-2-1-103.04

Current through June 25, 2024
Other prohibited items in buildings include:
(1) animals (with the exception of service
				  animals as provided in the
American with Disabilities Act
or
				  support animals as specified in the "Mississippi Support Animal Act")
(2) banners
(3) fireworks
(4) glitter
(5) laser pointers
(6) helium balloons
(7) marketing / soliciting / vending
				  items
(8) other items deemed
				  unacceptable by the Show Promoter. Again, check the show promoter's policy for
				  additional limitations.
Miss. Code
					 Ann. §
											69-5-3.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 2 - Rules of the Mississippi Fair Commission › Subpart 1 - Organization of the Fair Commission › Vendor Booths › Section 2-2-1-104

Current through June 25, 2024
A three-person committee will review applications for
					 prospective and returning vendors associated with the Mississippi State Fair
					 and the Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo. The committee will include the
					 Fair Manager, Assistant Fair Manager, and Purchasing Chief for the Mississippi
					 Fair Commission. The committee may approve or deny any application.
Vendors must:
* Submit an application prior to July 1 of each
					 year.
* Provide photos showing the proposed booth.
* Provide a list or description of products being offered.
					 The Mississippi Fair Commission seeks to provide a wide assortment and variety
					 of products.
* Provide general liability insurance in an amount to be
					 determined by the Mississippi Fair Commission.
* Products and/or product advertising may not conflict with
					 any existing contracts or agreements of the Mississippi Fair Commission, the
					 Mississippi State Fair or the Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Adhere to all rules, regulations and policies of the
					 Mississippi Fair Commission, including but not limited to: payment schedules,
					 electrical fees, trash removal fees, delivery guidelines, signage guidelines,
					 decorating guidelines, employee guidelines, safety guidelines, health
					 department guidelines, and requirements of the Mississippi Department of
					 Revenue and the State Fire Marshall.
Booth space will or will not be granted by the Committee
					 based upon a number of factors, including but not limited to:
* Space availability. Space is limited and, historically,
					 new openings are rarely available;
* The Mississippi Fair Commission's history with a
					 vendor;
* Public comments or complaints about previous
					 vendors;
* Reputation of vendor with other fairs and events;
* Honesty and integrity of items represented when compared
					 to items actually sold. Signage must not be misleading and should clearly and
					 accurately depict description of products offered for sale.
* Vendor booth products should be consistent with the
					 Mississippi State Fair's family-friendly atmosphere; and
* Avoiding the placement of too many booths offering the
					 same product.
Miss. Code
					 Ann. §
											69-5-3.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 2 - Rules of the Mississippi Fair Commission › Subpart 2 - Administrative Rules › Chapter 01 - Public Records Request Procedure (RESERVED) › Scope › Section 2-2-2-01-100 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												69-5-3
						& Miss. Code Ann. §
												25-61-1
						et seq
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 101 - Rules of the Board of Animal Health › Subpart 1 - Organization of the Board of Animal Health › Section 2-101-1-100

Current through June 25, 2024
In accordance with Section
				  25-43-2.102
				  of the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Law, this subpart describes the
				  Board of Animal Health's duties and responsibilities, the organization of the
				  Board, and its methods of operation.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										69-15-3.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce › Part 101 - Rules of the Board of Animal Health › Subpart 1 - Organization of the Board of Animal Health › Mississippi Board of Animal Health Composition › Section 2-101-1-102

Current through June 25, 2024
The Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, the
					 Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and one appointee of the
					 Lieutenant Governor and one appointee of the Speaker of the House of
					 Representatives compose the advisory council created by the Legislature to
					 advise the Board of Animal Health on matters concerning the
					 board.
Miss. Code Ann.
					 §
											69-15-3.