Code of Virginia - Title 3.2 Agriculture, Animal Care, And Food - Chapter 43 Grades, Marks, And Brands

3.2-4300 (Effective October 1, 2008) Definitions.
As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Agricultural product" means any horticultural, viticulture, dairy, livestock, poultry, bee, or other farm ...

3.2-4301 (Effective October 1, 2008) Unmarked products.
This article shall not apply to any agricultural product or products not marked or designated by or with any trademark, brand or other markings indicating ...

3.2-4302 (Effective October 1, 2008) Establishment of grades, marks, and brands.
The Director, with the approval of the Commissioner, may adopt regulations governing the voluntary use of grades, trademarks, brands, and other markings for agricultural products ...

3.2-4303 (Effective October 1, 2008) Grades recommended by U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The Director, in carrying out the provisions of § 3.2-4302, shall adopt grades recommended or adopted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture if they are ...

3.2-4304 (Effective October 1, 2008) When special grades, marks, and brands allowed; filing a certificate...
Any person desiring to pack, mark, sell, or offer for sale any agricultural product under any grade, trademark, brand, or other markings relating to grade, ...

3.2-4305 (Effective October 1, 2008) Unclassified products.
This article shall not prevent the use of any trademark or brand not established and adopted, or approved by the Director, on or in connection ...

3.2-4306 (Effective October 1, 2008) Enforcement powers of Director.
The Director, with the approval of the Commissioner, shall enforce the provisions of this article and is empowered to: 1. Enter and inspect every place ...

3.2-4307 (Effective October 1, 2008) When products considered as offered for sale.
When any agricultural product is in transit, delivered to a common carrier for shipment, or delivered for storage, such transit or delivery shall be prima ...

3.2-4308 (Effective October 1, 2008) Grades and brands shall be used in accordance with regulations...
It is unlawful to use: 1. Any grade, trademark, brand, or other markings established and adopted by the Director on or in connection with marking ...

3.2-4309 (Effective October 1, 2008) Unlawful removal of markings.
It is unlawful, except with the consent of the original packer, or in compliance with the regulations, for any person to remove from any agricultural ...

3.2-4310 (Effective October 1, 2008) Penalty for violation.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. (Code 1950, § 3-268; 1966, c. 702, ...

3.2-4311 (Effective October 1, 2008) Defenses to prosecution.
No person shall be convicted under the provisions of this article if: 1. The person is not a party to the packing, grading, or marking ...

3.2-4312 (Effective October 1, 2008) Definitions.
As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Agricultural and food product" means any horticultural, viticulture, dairy, livestock, poultry, bee, other ...

3.2-4313 (Effective October 1, 2008) Use of Virginia Quality Label to designate inspected products...
The Director, with the approval of the Commissioner, may use an outline of Virginia impressed upon the labels, tags, seals, or containers of any agricultural ...

3.2-4314 (Effective October 1, 2008) Collaboration with United States authorities.
In any instance when an authorized department, agent or officer of the United States collaborates with the Division in the inspection of any agricultural or ...

3.2-4315 (Effective October 1, 2008) Division may prepare and distribute labels, tags, and seals with Virgin...
The Division may prepare labels, tags and seals impressed with the Virginia Quality Label and the shield of the United States. The Division may furnish ...

3.2-4316 (Effective October 1, 2008) Preparation and use of Label by producer; design to be determined by Di...
The Director may adopt regulations that permit any producer, processor, packer, or dresser to make or prepare, or to cause to be made or prepared, ...

3.2-4317 (Effective October 1, 2008) Virginia Quality Label Fund established.
There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the Virginia Quality Label Fund, hereafter referred to as ...

3.2-4318 (Effective October 1, 2008) Jurisdiction to enjoin unlawful use of Label.
A. Any circuit court in the Commonwealth shall have jurisdiction to enjoin the use of the Virginia Quality Label, a label with the shield of ...

3.2-4319 (Effective October 1, 2008) Certificate as evidence.
Every certificate relating to the analysis, grade, classification, quality, or condition of agricultural products, either raw or processed, that is issued: (i) under this article; ...

3.2-4320 (Effective October 1, 2008) Restrictions as to use of Label.
It is unlawful to use the Virginia Quality Label or a label with the shield of the United States, except in accordance with regulations prescribed ...

3.2-4321 (Effective October 1, 2008) Penalties for misuse or unauthorized use of Virginia Quality Label...
A. It is unlawful for any person: 1. To use the Virginia Quality Label or a label with the shield of the United States in ...

3.2-4322 (Effective October 1, 2008) Definitions.
As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Grain" means corn (maize), wheat, rye, oats, barley, flaxseed, soybeans, and such other ...

3.2-4323 (Effective October 1, 2008) Commissioner authorized to require registration; forms.
The Commissioner may require all handlers to register on forms prepared for that purpose. Such forms shall require the handler to state his name, address, ...

3.2-4324 (Effective October 1, 2008) Regulations.
The Board may adopt regulations relating to the handling of grain in the Commonwealth, including: 1. The weighing devices, approved under the Virginia Weights and ...

3.2-4325 (Effective October 1, 2008) Grain handlers to register if required by Commissioner.
All persons before operating as a handler in the Commonwealth shall register with the Commissioner. (Code 1950, § 3-269.4; 1966, c. 433, § 3.1-348.4; 2008, ...

3.2-4326 (Effective October 1, 2008) Grain to be purchased from registered handlers.
It is unlawful to buy grain for resale as grain or grain products unless bought by a handler registered by the Commissioner. (Code 1950, § ...

3.2-4327 (Effective October 1, 2008) Violation of article.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article or regulations established by the Board hereunder is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. ...