Georgia Code, Title 2, Chapter 2 - Department of Agriculture

• § 2-2-1 - Department of Agriculture Established
  There is established a Department of Agriculture for this state.
• § 2-2-2 - Commissioner of Agriculture -- Qualifications; Election; Location of Office
  The department shall be under the control and management of the Commissioner of Agriculture, who shall be a practical farmer, elected by qualified voters...
• § 2-2-3 - Commissioner of Agriculture -- Term of Office; Removal
  The term of office of the Commissioner shall be for four years or until his successor is elected and qualified, unless he is removed...
• § 2-2-4 - Commissioner of Agriculture -- Salary and Expenses; Compensation of Employees
  (a) The annual salary of the Commissioner shall be as provided in Code Sections 45-7-3 and 45-7-4. The Commissioner shall be entitled to reimbursement...
• § 2-2-5 - Commissioner of Agriculture -- Bond
  The Commissioner shall give a bond of $50,000.00 as a guaranty of the faithful performance of the duties of his office and for the...
• § 2-2-6 - Commissioner of Agriculture -- Acceptance of Cash, Etc., in Lieu of Bond
  In all cases where a licensee or an applicant for a license is required to post a bond with the Commissioner, the Commissioner is...
• § 2-2-7 - Commissioner of Agriculture -- Powers and Duties
  The Commissioner of Agriculture shall serve as the chief administrative officer of the Department of Agriculture. The Commissioner shall be responsible for the enforcement...
• § 2-2-8 - Educational Exhibits Promoting State Resources At Agricultural Fairs Authorized
  (a) The Commissioner is authorized to advertise and promote the agricultural resources of this state through the use of educational exhibits at agricultural fairs....
• § 2-2-8.1 - Contributions for Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin and Poultry Market News
  The Commissioner is authorized to publicize and request, by means of publication of appropriate notices in the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin and the...
• § 2-2-9 - Rules and Regulations
  The Commissioner is empowered to make all necessary rules and regulations for the purpose of carrying out the purposes of this title.
• § 2-2-9.1 - "Aggrieved or Adversely Affected" Defined; Administrative Authority of Commissioner; Hearing for Individuals Adversely Affected; Penalties; Final Decisions; Judicial Review of Final Decisions
  (a) As used in this Code section, the term "aggrieved or adversely affected" means that the challenged action has caused or will cause the...
• § 2-2-10 - Imposition of Penalty Authorized in Lieu of Other Action; Funding to General Treasury
  (a) In any proceeding before the Commissioner involving a license, certificate, or registration issued by the Commissioner or a violation of the laws administered...
• § 2-2-11 - Inspection Warrants
  Whenever the Constitution or laws of the United States or the State of Georgia require the issuance of a warrant to make an inspection...
• § 2-2-12 - Assistance to United States Department of Agriculture in Inspection, Certification, and Identification of Agricultural Products and Collection of Fees
  (a) It is the intent of this Code section to authorize the department to assist the United States Department of Agriculture, pursuant to the...
• § 2-2-13 - Enforcement of Laws and Rules Within Jurisdiction of Commissioner; Employment of Investigators
  (a) The Commissioner shall be vested with police powers to enforce those laws governing matters within the jurisdiction of the Commissioner or the department...

Last modified: October 14, 2016