Georgia Code, Title 2, Chapter 7, Article 5 - Boll Weevil Eradication

• § 2-7-150 - Short Title
  This article shall be cited as the "Georgia Boll Weevil Eradication Act of 1985."
• § 2-7-151 - Declaration of Purpose
  The boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis Boheman, is declared to be a serious pest and a menace to the cotton-growing industry. The purpose of this...
• § 2-7-152 - Definitions
  As used in this article, the term: (1) "Bale" means a running bale of cotton averaging 500 pounds. (1.1) "Boll weevil" means Anthonomus grandis...
• § 2-7-153 - Administration and Enforcement by Commissioner
  The Commissioner is authorized to administer and enforce the provisions of this article through the utilization of personnel and facilities of the department.
• § 2-7-154 - Powers of Commissioner
  The Commissioner is authorized to: (1) Cooperate with and, as he may deem necessary, enter into written agreements with any other agency of this...
• § 2-7-155 - Certification of Cotton Growers' Organization by Commissioner; Effect of Certification; Powers of Organization; Liability
  (a) The Commissioner is authorized to certify a cotton growers' organization for the purpose of entering into agreements with the department, agencies of other...
• § 2-7-156 - Assessment for Suppression and Eradication Programs; Conditions
  An assessment shall be levied upon all cotton growers in this state to cover, in whole or in part, the cost of boll weevil...
• § 2-7-156.1 - Assessment Advisory Committee Created; Composition; Eligibility of Members; Duties
  Repealed by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1123, § 3, effective March 24, 2010.
• § 2-7-157 - Prohibited Activities
  It shall be unlawful: (1) To plant cotton in any eradication zone in which planting has been prohibited by the Commissioner; (2) To alter,...
• § 2-7-158 - Penalties
  (a) Any person violating any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine...

Last modified: October 14, 2016