Georgia Code, Title 12, Chapter 6, Article 4 - Harvest and Sale of Pine Straw

• § 12-6-200 - Definitions
  As used in this article, the term: (1) "Director" means the director of the State Forestry Commission. (2) "Harvesting" means the various methods or...
• § 12-6-201 - Legislative Findings
  The General Assembly finds that: (1) The natural occurrence of pine straw constitutes a significant economic resource for owners of timbered property; (2) Such...
• § 12-6-202 - Certificate of Harvest
  (a) As a condition of selling pine straw to a pine straw dealer within the State of Georgia, the seller shall obtain and present...
• § 12-6-203 - Prohibited Acts
  (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer to sell pine straw to a pine straw dealer or seller within...
• § 12-6-204 - Stop Sale, Stop Use, or Removal Orders to Owners or Custodians of Pine Straw
  The director may issue and enforce written or printed stop sale, stop use, or removal orders to the owners or custodians of any pine...
• § 12-6-205 - Seizure of Pine Straw Obtained or Offered for Sale in Violation of Article
  Any pine straw obtained or offered for sale in violation of this article shall be subject to seizure on the complaint of the director...
• § 12-6-206 - Harvesting or Handling Pine Straw for Home or Personal Use
  This article shall not be construed so as to affect any farmer or other person harvesting or handling pine straw for home or personal
• § 12-6-207 - Penalty
  Any person violating any provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Last modified: October 14, 2016