Title 2 — Agriculture

Chapter 1 General Provisions

§ 2-1-1 Definitions

§ 2-1-2 Acts or Omissions of Officers or Agents

§ 2-1-3 Prima Facie Evidence of Possession with Intent to Sell

§ 2-1-4 Failure to Apply Farm Produce to Payment of Lien for Rent or Advances

§ 2-1-5 Cooperation of All Agricultural Agencies Required; Meetings Authorized; Duty to Attend Meeting and Furnish Information

§ 2-1-6 Refund of Any Funds Improperly or Illegally Collected

§ 2-1-7 Purchase, Etc., with Public Funds of Beef Not Raised and Produced Within United States

§ 2-1-9 Penalty for Violation

§ 2-1-10 Offense Under Federal Jurisdiction

§ 2-1-11 Animal Identification Program

§ 2-1-12 Collection of Farming Information

§ 2-1-13 Agricultural Tourist Attractions

§ 2-1-14 Counties Prohibited from Charging License or Other Fees for the Sale of Farm Products Produced by a Farmer

Chapter 2 Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries

Article 1 General Provisions

§ 2-2-1 Chief Executive Officer of Department

§ 2-2-2 Qualifications of Commissioner

§ 2-2-3 Bond

§ 2-2-4 Term of Office; Vacancy

§ 2-2-5 Salary of Commissioner

§ 2-2-6 Inspection of Books; Examination of Witnesses; Divulging Information

§ 2-2-7 Annual Report; Publication of Handbooks, Pamphlets, Etc

§ 2-2-8 Commissioner’s Powers and Duties Generally; Assistance from Other State Agencies

§ 2-2-8.1 Promotion of Economic and Industrial Development

§ 2-2-9 Delegation of Powers and Duties

§ 2-2-10 Assistant to Commissioner

§ 2-2-11 Organization of Department; Unclassified Service

§ 2-2-12 Legal Counsel for Department

§ 2-2-13 Appointment of Assistants and Employees; Employees’ Bonds

§ 2-2-14 Livestock Theft Investigator

§ 2-2-14.1 Appearance Upon Arrest for Misdemeanor Livestock Violations

§ 2-2-14.2 Forfeiture of Conveyances and Vehicles Used to Perpetrate Livestock Theft

§ 2-2-15 Accountant in Charge of Clerical Work and Records; Qualifications of Division Heads

§ 2-2-16 Commissioner to Enforce Laws; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations; Notice

§ 2-2-17 Evidence of Rules, Regulations and Notices; Copies Furnished to Probate Judges

§ 2-2-18 Civil Penalties or Fines for Violations of Chapters 27 and 28; Maximum Amount; Notice; Failure to Pay Assessed Fine or Penalty

§ 2-2-19 Regulation of Micro Markets and Vending Machines

Article 2 Suspension from Sale, Condemnation and Sampling of Articles and Products

§ 2-2-30 Suspension of Sale of Article

§ 2-2-31 Seizure and Condemnation of Adulterated, Misbranded or Substandard Article

§ 2-2-32 Procedure When Analysis Shows Article or Product in Violation of Title

§ 2-2-33 Duty to Perform Tests or Analyses; Delegation; Use of Results

§ 2-2-34 Where Analyses to Be Made

§ 2-2-35 Certificate of Analysis Admissible as Evidence

§ 2-2-36 Establishment and Operation of Laboratory

§ 2-2-37 Commissioner Authorized to Inspect and Secure Samples

Article 3 Statistics

§ 2-2-50 Agricultural Statistics

§ 2-2-51 Designation of Federal Statistician

§ 2-2-52 Funds to Pay Expenses of Compiling Statistics

§ 2-2-53 Use of Information Gathered Under Article

Article 4 Bond Equivalent

§ 2-2-70 Legislative Findings

§ 2-2-71 Substitution of Bond Equivalent; Forms

§ 2-2-72 Trust Fund Agreements

§ 2-2-73 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations

Article 5 Center for Alternative Fuels

Division 1 General Provisions

§ 2-2-90 Legislative Findings; Center for Alternative Fuels; Definitions

§ 2-2-91 Duties of the Center

§ 2-2-92 Promulgation of Rules

§ 2-2-93 Contributions to the Alternative Fuel Research and Development Fund

Division 2 Repealed Public Interest Energy and Fuel Research and Development Grants Program

§ 2-2-110 Legislative Findings

§ 2-2-111 Program Created; Goals; Implementation and Administration

§ 2-2-112 Advisory Commission on Public Interest Energy and Fuel Research and Development Grant

§ 2-2-113 Evaluation of Grant Proposals; Report to Legislature

§ 2-2-114 Public Interest Energy and Fuel Research and Development Grants Fund

Chapter 3 Board of Agriculture and Industries

Article 1 General Provisions

§ 2-3-1 Composition of Board

§ 2-3-2 Farmer and Industry Members Appointed by Governor; Terms of Office

§ 2-3-3 Meetings; Per Diem and Expenses

§ 2-3-4 Duties of Board

§ 2-3-5 Assistance from Specialists and Scientists of Auburn University and Agricultural Extension Service

§ 2-3-6 Attorney General Legal Advisor; Duties of District Attorneys

Article 2 Acquisition and Construction of Markets

§ 2-3-20 Acquisition of Sites and Erection of Facilities; Storage; Charges for Space; Services and Facilities; Disposition of Funds Collected

§ 2-3-21 Other Departments to Furnish Services and Labor in Construction of Roads, Etc

§ 2-3-22 Commissioner of Agriculture to Supervise Operation of Facilities, Etc

§ 2-3-23 Promulgation and Enforcement of Rules and Regulations; Posting of Rules; Penalty

§ 2-3-24 State Farmers’ Market Committee - Creation; Composition

§ 2-3-25 State Farmers’ Market Committee - Functions

Chapter 3A Alabama Agricultural Development Authority

Article 1 General Provisons

§ 2-3A-1 Declaration of Purpose and Legislative Findings

§ 2-3A-2 Definitions

§ 2-3A-3 Incorporation of Authority; Procedure

§ 2-3A-4 Board of Directors; Members; Terms; Vacancies; Qualifications; Expenses; Quorum; Impeachment; Copies of Proceedings as Evidence

§ 2-3A-5 Officers of the Authority

§ 2-3A-6 Legislative Oversight Committee; Members; Expenses

§ 2-3A-7 Powers of Authority; Open Meetings

§ 2-3A-8 Bonds of the Authority

§ 2-3A-9 Proceeds from Sale of Bonds

§ 2-3A-10 Refunding Bonds

§ 2-3A-11 Exemption from Taxation

§ 2-3A-12 Exemption from Usury and Interest Laws

§ 2-3A-13 Freedom of Authority from State Supervision and Control; Applicability of Code of Ethics

§ 2-3A-14 Dissolution of Authority and Vesting of Title to Its Property

§ 2-3A-15 Article Cumulative

§ 2-3A-16 Liberal Construction of Article

Article 2 1999 Bond Issue for Animal Diagnostic Laboratories, Agricultural and Forestry Research, and Veterninary Medicine Facilities

§ 2-3A-30 Issuance of Bonds; Obligation of State; Proceeds; Specifications

§ 2-3A-31 Issuance and Redemption

§ 2-3A-32 Execution

§ 2-3A-33 Alabama Agricultural, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine Facilities Improvement Fund

§ 2-3A-34 Expenses; Disposition of Proceeds

§ 2-3A-35 Refunding Bonds

§ 2-3A-36 Exemption from Taxation

Article 3 1998 Bond Issue for Textile Technology Facilities

§ 2-3A-50 Issuance of Bonds; Obligation of State; Proceeds; Specifications

§ 2-3A-51 Issuance and Redemption

§ 2-3A-52 Execution

§ 2-3A-53 Alabama Agricultural and Textile Technology Facilities Improvement Fund

§ 2-3A-54 Expenses; Disposition of Proceeds

§ 2-3A-55 Refunding Bonds

§ 2-3A-56 Exemption from Taxation

Chapter 4 State Veterinarian, Assistant State Veterinarians and State Livestock Inspectors

§ 2-4-1 Appointment of State Veterinarian; Qualifications; Compensation and Powers and Duties

§ 2-4-2 Appointment of Assistant State Veterinarians and State Livestock Inspectors

§ 2-4-3 Appointment of Federal Veterinarians and Livestock Inspectors as Assistant State Veterinarians and State Livestock Inspectors

§ 2-4-4 Annual Report of State Veterinarian

Chapter 5 Farmers’ Market Authority. Repealed

Article 1 General Provisions. Repealed

§ 2-5-1 Establishment; Powers and Duties

§ 2-5-2 Composition; Qualifications of Members; Terms of Office; Chair and Vice-Chair

§ 2-5-3 Meetings; Per Diem and Expenses

§ 2-5-4 Director

§ 2-5-5 Establishment of Farmers’ Markets

§ 2-5-6 Regulation of Market Location; No Right of Eminent Domain

§ 2-5-7 Regulating Conduct of Markets; Grades and Classes for Produce; Sale of Cull Produce

§ 2-5-8 Market Charges

§ 2-5-9 Sale of Articles Unfit for Food to Be Prohibited

§ 2-5-10 Rules and Regulations to Enforce Article

§ 2-5-11 Ejection of Persons from Markets

§ 2-5-12 Fixing Minimum Prices

§ 2-5-13 Facilitating Sale and Exchange of Products

§ 2-5-14 Disposition of Funds

§ 2-5-15 Sales by Producer to Consumer Outside Markets

§ 2-5-16 Lease of Space or Facilities; Remedies Upon Default

§ 2-5-17 Local Appropriations Authorized

Article 2 Bond Issuance Authorized. Repealed

§ 2-5-30 Definitions

§ 2-5-31 Authorization to Issue Bonds

§ 2-5-32 Execution and Other Details of the Bonds

§ 2-5-33 Sale of the Bonds

§ 2-5-34 Security for the Bonds

§ 2-5-35 Refunding Bonds

§ 2-5-36 Establishment of Debt Service Reserve Fund

§ 2-5-37 Investment of Proceeds from Bond Sale

§ 2-5-38 Property of Authority Exempt from Taxation

§ 2-5-39 Maintain Federal Tax-Exempt Status

Chapter 5A Farmers’ Marketauthority

Article 1 General Provisions

§ 2-5A-1 Establishment; Powers and Duties

§ 2-5A-2 Director

§ 2-5A-3 Establishment of Farmers’ Markets

§ 2-5A-4 Regulation of Market Location; No Right of Eminent Domain

§ 2-5A-5 Regulating Conduct of Markets; Grades and Classes for Produce; Sale of Cull Produce

§ 2-5A-6 Market Charges

§ 2-5A-7 Sale of Articles Unfit for Food to Be Prohibited

§ 2-5A-8 Rules to Enforce Article

§ 2-5A-9 Ejection of Persons from Markets

§ 2-5A-10 Fixing Minimum Prices

§ 2-5A-11 Facilitating Sale and Exchange of Products

§ 2-5A-12 Disposition of Funds

§ 2-5A-13 Sales by Producer to Consumer Outside Markets

§ 2-5A-14 Lease of Space or Facilities; Remedies Upon Default

§ 2-5A-15 Local Appropriations Authorized

Article 2 Bond Issuance Authorized

§ 2-5A-30 Definitions

§ 2-5A-31 Authorization to Issue Bonds

§ 2-5A-32 Execution and Other Details of Bonds

§ 2-5A-33 Sale of Bonds

§ 2-5A-34 Security for Bonds

§ 2-5A-35 Refunding Bonds

§ 2-5A-36 Establishment of Debt Service Reserve Fund

§ 2-5A-37 Investment of Proceeds from Bond Sales

§ 2-5A-38 Property of Authority Exempt from Taxation

§ 2-5A-39 Maintaining Federal Tax-Exempt Status

Chapter 6 Agricultural Center

Article 1 Agricultural Center Board

§ 2-6-1 Creation; Composition; Duties; Compensation; Rules and Regulations

§ 2-6-3 Employees

Article 1A Garrett Coliseum Agricultural Center Restoration and Improvement Act

§ 2-6-10 Short Title

§ 2-6-11 Legislative Findings

§ 2-6-12 Annual Appropriation

§ 2-6-13 Use of Funds

Article 2 Agricultural Center Corporation

§ 2-6-20 Definitions

§ 2-6-21 Legislative Findings and Intent

§ 2-6-22 Authority and Procedure for Incorporation

§ 2-6-23 Certificate of Incorporation

§ 2-6-24 Governor, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries and Director of Finance to Constitute Corporation; Directors; Officers; Record of Proceedings

§ 2-6-25 Powers of Corporation Generally

§ 2-6-26 Conveyance of Coliseum and Lands of Agricultural Center to Corporation by State

§ 2-6-27 Lease of Corporation’s Properties to Board - Authorized; Provisions of Lease Agreement

§ 2-6-28 Issuance and Sale of Bonds of Corporation

§ 2-6-29 Execution of Bonds

§ 2-6-30 Pledge for Bonds

§ 2-6-31 Use of Proceeds from Sale of Bonds

§ 2-6-32 Construction of Coliseum

§ 2-6-33 Refunding Bonds

§ 2-6-34 State Treasurer to Disburse Rental Payments

§ 2-6-35 Notice of Bond Resolution; Limitation of Action to Contest Validity of Bonds, Etc.; Venue of Actions Under Article

§ 2-6-36 Bonds Legal Investments

§ 2-6-37 Exemption from Taxation

§ 2-6-38 Conveyance of Properties to State; Dissolution of Corporation

Article 3 Lease of Coliseum Building and Facilities

§ 2-6-50 Definitions

§ 2-6-51 Lease Authorized

§ 2-6-52 Lease Authorized - Operation of Leased Properties

§ 2-6-53 Lease Authorized - Agricultural Center Fund; Appropriations for Rentals and Expenses

§ 2-6-54 Lease Authorized - Lease Not to Constitute Debt of State; Payment of Rentals

Article 4 Alabama Agricultural Markets and Coliseum Corporation

§ 2-6-70 Definitions

§ 2-6-71 Declaration of Purpose and Legislative Findings

§ 2-6-72 Authority and Procedure for Incorporation

§ 2-6-73 Certificate of Incorporation; Fees

§ 2-6-74 Board of Directors; Officers; Quorum; Compensation; Record of Proceedings

§ 2-6-75 Powers of Corporation - Generally

§ 2-6-76 Powers of Corporation - Issuance and Sale of Securities

§ 2-6-77 Powers of Corporation - Execution of Securities

§ 2-6-78 Disposition of Proceeds from Sale of Securities

§ 2-6-79 Construction of Market Facility

§ 2-6-80 Renovation of Coliseum

§ 2-6-81 Refunding Securities

§ 2-6-82 State Treasurer to Pay Principal and Interest

§ 2-6-83 Notice of Resolution Regarding Issuance of Securities; Limitation of Actions to Contest Validity of Securities; Venue of Actions Under Article

§ 2-6-84 Securities as Legal Investments

§ 2-6-85 Exemption of Securities from Taxation

§ 2-6-86 Dissolution of Corporation

Article 5 Garrett Coliseum Redevelopment Act

§ 2-6-100 Short Title

§ 2-6-101 Definitions

§ 2-6-102 Public Corporation - Formation Authorized

§ 2-6-103 Public Corporation - Application for Formation; Certificate of Incorporation

§ 2-6-104 Public Corporation - Board of Directors

§ 2-6-105 Public Corporation - Powers

§ 2-6-106 Deed to Coliseum

§ 2-6-107 Lease of Project

§ 2-6-108 Design, Rehabilitation, Renovation, Etc., of Coliseum

§ 2-6-109 Eminent Domain

§ 2-6-110 Bonds

§ 2-6-111 Refunding Bonds

§ 2-6-112 Execution, Authentication, and Delivery of Bonds

§ 2-6-113 Sale of Bonds

§ 2-6-114 Form and Contents of Bonds; Redemption

§ 2-6-115 Investment of Proceeds

§ 2-6-116 Disposition of Bond Proceeds

§ 2-6-117 Disposition of Refunding Bond Proceeds

§ 2-6-118 Trust Fund

§ 2-6-119 Pledge for Payment of Principal and Interest on Bonds; Filing with Judge of Probate

§ 2-6-120 Payment of Principal and Interest on Bonds; Recordkeeping

§ 2-6-121 Resolutions Authorizing Bonds

§ 2-6-122 Acts Authorized to Support Objectives

§ 2-6-123 Federal Income Taxation

§ 2-6-124 Investments

§ 2-6-125 Corporate Obligations

§ 2-6-126 Exemption from State Taxation

§ 2-6-127 Dissolution of Corporation

Chapter 6A Farm Crisis and Transition Program

§ 2-6A-1 Declaration of Policy

§ 2-6A-2 Farm Crisis and Transition Program and Commission Established; Members; Chairman; Powers and Duties; Use of Physical Facilities of Other Agencies; Rules and Regulations; Advisory Committee

§ 2-6A-3 Duties of Program Coordinator

§ 2-6A-4 Regional Districts and Offices

§ 2-6A-5 Duties of Regional Coordinators

§ 2-6A-6 Private Contributions

Chapter 6B The Alabama Family Farm Preservation Act

§ 2-6B-1 Short Title; Legislative Intent

§ 2-6B-2 Definitions

§ 2-6B-3 Nuisance Exception Requirements; Evidence of Nuisance

§ 2-6B-4 Applicability of Alabama Litigation Accountability Act

§ 2-6B-5 Effect of Nuisance Actions

§ 2-6B-6 Availability of Certain Nonproprietary Information as to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems Permits

§ 2-6B-7 Construction of Chapter

Chapter 7 Fairs and Exhibits

Article 1 Agricultural and Industrial Exhibit Commission

§ 2-7-1 Commission Created; Composition; Chairman

§ 2-7-2 Grants to Alabama State Fair Authority - Appropriations to Be Used for Premiums, Rewards, or Prizes for Exhibits

§ 2-7-3 Grants to Alabama State Fair Authority - Plan for Distribution of Prize Money at Fair; Premiums or Prizes in Excess of Annual Appropriation

§ 2-7-4 Grants to Alabama State Fair Authority - Meetings of Commission to Consider Distribution Plan; Travel Allowances and Per Diem

§ 2-7-5 Grants to Alabama State Fair Authority - Payment of Appropriation to State Fair Authority; Expenditures Limited to Prizes, Etc.; Free Space for Exhibits

§ 2-7-6 Grants to Alabama State Fair Authority - Report of Fair Authority to Commission; Return of Unexpended Funds

§ 2-7-7 Annual Payment to South Alabama State Fair Association for Premiums, Awards and Prizes

Article 2 State Aid to Agricultural Fairs

§ 2-7-20 Definitions

§ 2-7-21 Funds to Be Disbursed by Agricultural Center Board

§ 2-7-22 Qualifications for Receipt of Aid by Fairs

§ 2-7-23 Expenditures for Administrative Purposes

§ 2-7-24 Types of Awards Permitted

§ 2-7-25 Filing of Statement of Prizes to Be Awarded

§ 2-7-26 Verified Statement of Awards; Approval of Awards by Board; Payments to Fairs

§ 2-7-27 Amount of State Aid Payable to Fairs - Generally

§ 2-7-28 Amount of State Aid Payable to Fairs - Special Merit Awards

§ 2-7-29 Amount of State Aid Payable to Fairs - Limitations

§ 2-7-30 Fairs Receiving Direct Legislative Appropriations Ineligible for Aid Under Article

§ 2-7-31 Special Awards Committee for Fairs

§ 2-7-32 Rules and Regulations by Board

Article 3 State Aid to Livestock Shows

§ 2-7-50 Declaration of Purpose

§ 2-7-51 Expenditures for Prizes and Premiums Authorized

§ 2-7-52 Shows Eligible for Allotments; Limitations on Allotments

§ 2-7-53 Statement to Be Filed by Organization Desiring Allotment; Time of Payment; Amount

Chapter 7A Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation

§ 2-7A-1 Establishment of Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation; Operation of Alabama Farm Center

§ 2-7A-2 Powers of Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation; Contracts; Deposit of Funds

§ 2-7A-3 Borrowing Money; Power to Pledge Taxes Paid to the Corporation or Revenue of the Corporation

§ 2-7A-4 Lease, Sale, Conveyance, Etc., of Real or Personal Property to the Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation

§ 2-7A-5 Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in the Alabama Farm Center

§ 2-7A-6 Exemption from Municipal Ordinances and Rules

§ 2-7A-7 Exemption from Certain State, County, and Municipal Taxes; Rebates; Revenue Sharing Agreements

§ 2-7A-8 Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation Deemed an Economic Development Organization; Alabama Farm Center Deemed a Site

§ 2-7A-9 Biennial Audit and Examination

Chapter 8 Promotion of Agricultural Industries and Products

Article 1 Cattle Industry

§ 2-8-1 Legislative Purpose and Intent

§ 2-8-2 Authorized Activities Not Illegal or in Restraint of Trade

§ 2-8-3 Referendum and Assessments Declared to Be in Public Interest

§ 2-8-4 Application of Cattle Owners’ Association for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Generally

§ 2-8-5 Application of Cattle Owners’ Association for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Action by Board on Application

§ 2-8-6 Authority of Certified Association to Conduct Referendum on Assessment

§ 2-8-7 Notice of Referendum

§ 2-8-8 Conduct of Referendum; Payment of Expense

§ 2-8-9 Eligibility to Vote in Referendum; Question to Be Voted On

§ 2-8-10 Majority Vote Required for Approval of Assessment; Canvass of Referendum Results

§ 2-8-11 Subsequent Referendums

§ 2-8-12 Collection of Assessments; Deductions for Expenses

§ 2-8-13 Remittances to Treasurer of Association

§ 2-8-15 Refund of Assessment to Cattle Owner

§ 2-8-16 Bond of Treasurer of Association

§ 2-8-17 Expenditure of Assessments

§ 2-8-18 Joint Programs with Other States

§ 2-8-19 Annual Audit of Association; Examination by Department of Examiners of Public Accounts; Publication of Statement

§ 2-8-20 Rules and Regulations

§ 2-8-21 Enforcement Duties of Commissioner; Revocation of Certification of Association

§ 2-8-22 Penalty for Failure to Deduct and Pay Over Assessment

Article 2 Swine Industry

§ 2-8-40 Legislative Purpose and Intent

§ 2-8-41 Authorized Activities Not Illegal or in Restraint of Trade

§ 2-8-42 Referendum and Assessments Declared to Be in Public Interest

§ 2-8-43 Application of Swine Producers’ Association for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Generally

§ 2-8-44 Application of Swine Producers’ Association for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Action by Board on Application

§ 2-8-45 Authority of Certified Association to Conduct Referendum on Assessment

§ 2-8-46 Notice of Referendum

§ 2-8-47 Conduct of Referendum; Payment of Expense

§ 2-8-48 Eligibility to Vote in Referendum; Question to Be Voted On

§ 2-8-49 Majority Vote Required for Approval of Assessment; Canvass of Results; Limitations on Assessments

§ 2-8-50 Subsequent Referendums

§ 2-8-51 Collection of Assessments; Deductions for Expenses

§ 2-8-52 Remission of Collections to Treasurer of Association

§ 2-8-54 Refund of Assessment to Swine Producer

§ 2-8-55 Exempt Sales

§ 2-8-56 Bond of Treasurer of Association

§ 2-8-57 Expenditure of Assessments

§ 2-8-58 Joint Programs with Other States

§ 2-8-59 Annual Audit of Association; Examination by Department of Examiners of Public Accounts; Publication of Statement

§ 2-8-60 Rules and Regulations

§ 2-8-61 Enforcement Duties of Commissioner; Revocation of Certification of Association

§ 2-8-62 Penalty for Failure to Deduct and Pay Over Assessment; Inspection of Books and Records; Injunctions

Article 3 Soybean Industry

§ 2-8-80 Legislative Purpose and Intent

§ 2-8-81 Authorized Activities Not Illegal or in Restraint of Trade

§ 2-8-82 Referendum and Assessments Declared to Be in Public Interest

§ 2-8-83 Application of Soybean Producers’ Association for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Generally

§ 2-8-84 Application of Soybean Producers’ Association for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Action by State Board of Agriculture and Industries on Application

§ 2-8-85 Authority of Certified Association to Conduct Referendum on Assessment

§ 2-8-86 Notice of Referendum

§ 2-8-87 Conduct of Referendum; Payment of Expense

§ 2-8-88 Eligibility to Vote in Referendum; Question to Be Voted On

§ 2-8-89 Majority Vote Required for Approval of Assessment; Canvass of Results; Limitation on Assessment

§ 2-8-90 Subsequent Referendums

§ 2-8-91 Collection of Assessments; Deductions for Expenses

§ 2-8-92 Remission of Collections to Treasurer of Association

§ 2-8-94 Exemptions

§ 2-8-95 Refund of Assessment to Soybean Producer

§ 2-8-96 Bond of Treasurer of Association

§ 2-8-97 Expenditure of Assessments

§ 2-8-98 Joint Programs with Other States

§ 2-8-99 Annual Audit of Association; Examination by Department of Examiners of Public Accounts; Publication of Statement

§ 2-8-100 Rules and Regulations

§ 2-8-101 Enforcement Duties of Commissioner; Revocation of Certification of Association

§ 2-8-102 Permit Required of Buyers of Soybeans

§ 2-8-103 Penalty; Inspection of Books and Records; Injunctions

Article 4 Nuts, Bulbs, Fruits and Vegetables

§ 2-8-120 Declaration of Policy

§ 2-8-121 Authorized Activities Not Illegal or in Restraint of Trade

§ 2-8-122 Referendum to Levy Assessment Declared to Be in Public Interest

§ 2-8-123 Application for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Generally

§ 2-8-124 Application for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Action by Board on Application

§ 2-8-125 Authority of Certified Organization to Conduct Referendum on Assessment

§ 2-8-126 Notice of Referendum; Maximum Assessment

§ 2-8-127 Conduct of Referendum; Payment of Expense

§ 2-8-128 Eligibility to Vote in Referendum; Question Before Voters

§ 2-8-129 Negative Vote in Referendum

§ 2-8-130 Affirmative Vote in Referendum

§ 2-8-131 Hours, Voting Places, Rules, Etc., for Referendum; Notices to Be Given

§ 2-8-132 Ballots and Poll Holders for Referendum; Canvass of Results

§ 2-8-133 Collection of Assessment; Disposition

§ 2-8-134 Subsequent Referendum After Negative Vote

§ 2-8-135 Subsequent Referendum After Affirmative Vote

§ 2-8-136 Refund of Assessment

§ 2-8-137 Annual Statements by Treasurer of Organization; Bond of Treasurer

Article 5 Eggs and Egg Products

§ 2-8-150 Legislative Purpose and Intent

§ 2-8-151 Authorized Activities Not Illegal or in Restraint of Trade

§ 2-8-152 Referendum to Levy Assessment Declared to Be in Public Interest

§ 2-8-153 Application for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Generally

§ 2-8-154 Application for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Action by Board on Application

§ 2-8-155 Authority of Certified Association to Conduct Referendum on Assessment

§ 2-8-156 Notice of Referendum

§ 2-8-157 Conduct of Referendum; Payment of Expense

§ 2-8-158 Eligibility to Vote in Referendum; Question to Be Voted On; Period During Which Assessments Levied

§ 2-8-159 Two Thirds Vote Required for Approval of Assessment; Canvass of Results; Amount of Assessment

§ 2-8-160 Subsequent Referendums

§ 2-8-161 Collection of Assessment; Deductions for Expenses

§ 2-8-162 Remittances to Treasurer of Association

§ 2-8-163 Bond of Treasurer of Association

§ 2-8-164 Expenditure of Assessments

§ 2-8-165 Joint Programs with Other States

§ 2-8-166 Annual Audit of Association; Examination by Department of Examiners of Public Accounts; Publication of Statement

§ 2-8-167 Rules and Regulations

§ 2-8-168 Enforcement Duties of Commissioner; Revocation of Certification of Association

§ 2-8-169 Refund of Assessment

§ 2-8-170 Permit Required of Sellers of Hens

§ 2-8-171 Penalty; Inspection of Books and Records

Article 6 Cotton and Cotton Products

§ 2-8-190 Legislative Purpose and Intent

§ 2-8-191 Authorized Activities Not Illegal or in Restraint of Trade

§ 2-8-192 Referendum to Levy Assessment Declared to Be in the Public Interest

§ 2-8-193 Application for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Generally

§ 2-8-194 Application for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Action by Board on Application

§ 2-8-195 Authority of Certified Commission to Conduct Referendum on Assessment

§ 2-8-196 Notice of Referendum

§ 2-8-197 Conduct of Referendum; Payment of Expense

§ 2-8-198 Eligibility to Vote in Referendum; Question to Be Voted On; Votes Cast by Secret Ballot

§ 2-8-199 Approval of Assessment; Assessment Amount

§ 2-8-200 Subsequent Referendums

§ 2-8-201 Collection of Assessment; “Ginner” Defined; Remittance of Assessments by Ginner; Inspection of Books and Records by Commissioner; Deductions for Expenses

§ 2-8-202 Remittances to Treasurer of Commission

§ 2-8-203 Refund of Assessment

§ 2-8-204 Bond of Treasurer of Commission

§ 2-8-205 Expenditure of Assessments

§ 2-8-206 Joint Programs with Other States

§ 2-8-207 Annual Audit of Commission; Examination by Department of Examiners of Public Accounts; Publication of Statement

§ 2-8-208 Rules and Regulations

§ 2-8-209 Enforcement Duties of Commissioner; Revocation of Certification of Commission

§ 2-8-210 Compliance with Article Prerequisite for Holding Ginner’s Permit Under Section 2-19-61

§ 2-8-211 Penalty; Inspection of Books and Records; Injunctions

Article 7 Grain Industry

§ 2-8-230 Legislative Intent and Purpose

§ 2-8-231 Authorized Activities Not Illegal or in Restraint of Trade

§ 2-8-232 Referendum and Assessments Declared to Be in Public Interest

§ 2-8-233 Application of Nonprofit Association for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum — Generally

§ 2-8-234 Application of Nonprofit Association for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Action by Board on Application

§ 2-8-235 Authority of Certified Association to Conduct Referendum on Assessment

§ 2-8-236 Notice of Referendum

§ 2-8-237 Conduct of Referendum; Payment of Expenses

§ 2-8-238 Eligibility to Vote in Referendum; Question to Be Voted On

§ 2-8-239 Majority Vote Required for Approval of Assessment; Canvass of Results; Limitations on Assessment

§ 2-8-240 Subsequent Referendums

§ 2-8-241 Collection of Assessments; Deductions by First Purchaser; Remittance to Commissioner; Inspection of Books and Records; Commissioner to Deduct Percent for Expenses

§ 2-8-242 Remittances to Treasurer of Association by Commissioner

§ 2-8-243 Provisions of Article Not Applicable to Certain Purchases

§ 2-8-244 Refund of Assessment When Producer Dissatisfied; Procedure

§ 2-8-245 Treasurer of Association to Be Bonded

§ 2-8-246 Expenditure of Assessments; Disbursements Not Subject to Budget or Allotment Requirements

§ 2-8-247 Joint Programs with Other States

§ 2-8-248 Annual Audit of Association; Review by Examiner of Public Accounts; Publication of Statement

§ 2-8-249 Rules and Regulations

§ 2-8-250 Enforcement Duties of Commissioner; Revocation of Certification of Association

§ 2-8-251 Purchasers to Obtain Permit from Commissioner; Procedure

§ 2-8-252 Penalty for Failure to Deduct and Pay Over Assessment, Obtain Permit, Etc.; Injunctive Relief Authorized

Article 8 Catfish Industry

§ 2-8-270 Legislative Purpose and Intent

§ 2-8-271 Authorized Activities Not Illegal or in Restraint of Trade

§ 2-8-272 Referendum and Assessments Declared to Be in Public Interest

§ 2-8-273 Application of Catfish Producers’ Association for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Generally

§ 2-8-274 Application of Catfish Producers’ Association for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Action by Board on Application

§ 2-8-275 Authority of Certified Association to Conduct Referendum on Assessment

§ 2-8-276 Notice of Referendum

§ 2-8-277 Conduct of Referendum; Payment of Expense

§ 2-8-278 Eligibility to Vote in Referendum; Question to Be Voted On

§ 2-8-279 Majority Vote Required for Approval of Assessment; Canvass of Results; Limitations on Assessments

§ 2-8-280 Subsequent Referendums

§ 2-8-281 Collection of Assessments; Deductions for Expenses

§ 2-8-282 Remission of Collections to Treasurer of Association

§ 2-8-283 Refund of Assessment to Purchaser of Catfish Feed

§ 2-8-284 Exempt Sales

§ 2-8-285 Bond of Treasurer of Association

§ 2-8-286 Expenditure of Assessments

§ 2-8-287 Joint Programs with Other States

§ 2-8-288 Annual Audit of Association; Examination by Department of Examiners of Public Accounts; Publication of Statement

§ 2-8-289 Rules and Regulations

§ 2-8-290 Enforcement Duties of Commissioner; Revocation of Certification of Association

§ 2-8-291 Penalty for Failure to Deduct and Pay Over Assessment; Inspection of Books and Records; Injunctions

Article 9 Sheep and Goat Industry

§ 2-8-310 Definitions

§ 2-8-311 Purpose

§ 2-8-312 Association, Meeting, or Activity Not Illegal

§ 2-8-313 Assessment

§ 2-8-314 Nonprofit Association

§ 2-8-315 Referendum - Generally

§ 2-8-316 Referendum - Voting

§ 2-8-317 Referendum - Levy of Assessment

§ 2-8-318 Assessment Moneys Collected - Generally

§ 2-8-319 Assessment Moneys Collected - Refunds

§ 2-8-320 Duty of Treasurer Before Money Remitted

§ 2-8-321 Use of Funds

§ 2-8-322 Certified Association - Generally

§ 2-8-323 Certified Association - Audit

§ 2-8-324 Rules and Regulations

§ 2-8-325 Enforcement and Collection of Assessments; Revocation of Certification

§ 2-8-326 Violations

Article 10 Shrimp and Seafood

§ 2-8-350 Definitions

§ 2-8-351 Purpose

§ 2-8-352 Legality of Association, Meeting, or Activity Under Article

§ 2-8-353 Assessment

§ 2-8-354 Nonprofit Association

§ 2-8-355 Referendum - Generally

§ 2-8-356 Referendum - Voting

§ 2-8-357 Referendum - Levy of Assessment

§ 2-8-358 Assessment Moneys Collected - Generally

§ 2-8-359 Assessment Moneys Collected - Refunds

§ 2-8-360 Duty of Treasurer Before Money Remitted

§ 2-8-361 Use of Funds

§ 2-8-362 Certified Association - Generally

§ 2-8-363 Certified Association - Audit

§ 2-8-364 Rules and Regulations

§ 2-8-365 Enforcement and Collection of Assessments; Revocation of Certification

§ 2-8-366 Violations

Article 11 Alabama Industrial Hemp Research Program

§ 2-8-380 Short Title

§ 2-8-381 Definitions

§ 2-8-382 Purposes; Programs; Legislative Findings

§ 2-8-383 Rulemaking Authority; Disposition of Funds; Powers and Duties of Department

Chapter 9 Special Funds Relating to Agriculture

Article 1 Agricultural Fund

§ 2-9-1 Source of Fund

§ 2-9-2 Proceeding Against Persons Delinquent in Payment of License or Permit Fee

§ 2-9-3 Purpose for Which Agricultural Fund May Be Expended

§ 2-9-4 Authority of Commissioner Over Fund

§ 2-9-5 Payment of Salaries and Expenses of Commissioner, Members of Board, Department Employees, Etc

§ 2-9-6 Requisitions and Warrants for Payments from Fund

§ 2-9-7 Withdrawals and Expenditures to Be Pursuant to Budget and Allotment; Unappropriated or Unexpended Funds

Article 2 Shipping Point Inspection Fund

§ 2-9-20 Fund Created; Moneys to Be Paid into Fund

§ 2-9-21 Expenditure of Fund

§ 2-9-22 Insurance for Employees of Department of Agriculture and Industries at Shipping Points, Etc

Article 3 Egg Inspection Fund

§ 2-9-40 Sources of Fund; Expenditures from Fund

Chapter 10 Cooperatives and Associations

Article 1 General Provisions

§ 2-10-1 Use of Word “Cooperative” in Title

Article 2 Marketing Associations Generally

§ 2-10-20 “Association” Defined

§ 2-10-21 Permit Required; Fee

§ 2-10-22 Duty of Commissioner Upon Receipt of Application for Permit

§ 2-10-23 Issuance of Permit; Annual Renewal Permit Fee; Penalty for Failure to Pay Renewal Fee

§ 2-10-24 Refusal of Permit

§ 2-10-25 Notice of Decision Refusing Permit; Appeal

§ 2-10-26 Temporary Permit Pending Appeal

§ 2-10-27 Authority to Acquire Stock and Execute Mortgages

§ 2-10-28 Annual Report

§ 2-10-29 Investigation of Affairs of Association

§ 2-10-30 Commissioner to Report Association Violating Purposes of Organization, Etc

§ 2-10-31 Hearing on Report of Commissioner

§ 2-10-32 Order of Board After Hearing; Appeal

§ 2-10-33 Bond Required of Person Placed in Charge of Association

§ 2-10-34 Payment of Expense of Operating or Closing Out Association

§ 2-10-35 Dissolution of Marketing or Marketing and Purchasing Associations

Article 3 Incorporated Marketing Associations

§ 2-10-50 Definitions

§ 2-10-51 Nonprofit Associations

§ 2-10-52 Who May Form Association

§ 2-10-53 Objects of Association

§ 2-10-54 Powers of Association

§ 2-10-55 Who May Become Members or Stockholders

§ 2-10-56 Contents of Articles of Incorporation; Signing, Acknowledgment and Filing

§ 2-10-57 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation

§ 2-10-58 Provisions of Bylaws

§ 2-10-59 Regular and Special Meetings of Members

§ 2-10-60 Selection of Directors; Contracts with Association; Vacancies

§ 2-10-61 Officers

§ 2-10-62 Certificate of Membership; Stock of Association; Member’s Liability for Association’s Debts

§ 2-10-63 Removal of Officer or Director

§ 2-10-64 Referring Questions to Entire Membership

§ 2-10-65 Marketing Contracts

§ 2-10-66 Exchange of Stock

§ 2-10-67 Annual Report of Association

§ 2-10-68 Conflicting Laws Not Applicable

§ 2-10-69 Association May Form, Own or Control Another Corporation

§ 2-10-70 Agreements Between Associations

§ 2-10-71 Association Not a Monopoly

§ 2-10-72 Applicability of General Corporation Laws

§ 2-10-73 Fees to Probate Judges and Secretary of State

§ 2-10-74 Fees for Filing Articles of Incorporation

Article 4 Mutual Farming or Trucking Associations

§ 2-10-90 Definitions

§ 2-10-91 Purposes of Article

§ 2-10-92 How Association May Be Formed; Amendments to Articles of Incorporation

§ 2-10-93 Organization Generally; Adoption of Bylaws

§ 2-10-94 Board of Directors

§ 2-10-95 Election and Duties of Officers

§ 2-10-96 Voting by Mail or Proxy; Fees and Dues

§ 2-10-97 Membership

§ 2-10-98 Organization with Capital Stock

§ 2-10-99 Powers of Association

§ 2-10-100 Associations May Federate

§ 2-10-101 How Federation Organized and Managed

§ 2-10-102 Powers of Federation

§ 2-10-103 Charges for Expenses and Creating Reserve; Patronage Dividends

§ 2-10-104 Certain Civil Actions Authorized

§ 2-10-105 Permit Fee; Taxation

§ 2-10-106 Existing Associations May Come Under This Article

§ 2-10-107 Fees for Filing Articles of Incorporation

§ 2-10-108 Incorporated Marketing Association Not Affected

Chapter 11 Marketing, Grading and Standards of Farm Products and Fish

Article 1 Marketing of Agricultural Products

§ 2-11-1 Purposes of Article

§ 2-11-2 Marketing in Bulk or Ungraded

§ 2-11-3 Powers of Commissioner and Board

§ 2-11-4 Date Standards Become Effective; Information Concerning Standards

§ 2-11-5 Federal Standards May Be Adopted; Cooperation with Federal Government

§ 2-11-6 Designation and Licensing of Inspectors; Duties; Fees; Unlawful Acts

§ 2-11-7 Certificate as Evidence

§ 2-11-8 Rules and Regulations

§ 2-11-9 Bonds of Employees and Inspectors

§ 2-11-10 Offenses by or Concerning Employees and Inspectors

§ 2-11-11 Violations of Standards; Disposition of Fines and Fees

Article 2 Marketing of Catfish

§ 2-11-30 Short Title

§ 2-11-31 Definitions

§ 2-11-32 Administration of Article

§ 2-11-33 Requirements as to Advertisement or Labeling for Sale of Catfish Products Generally

§ 2-11-34 Information to Be Provided to Persons, Firms, Etc., to Whom Catfish Products Distributed or Sold for Resale by Distributors, Processors, Etc

§ 2-11-35 Promulgation, Amendment, Etc., of Rules or Regulations by Commissioner

§ 2-11-36 Publication by Commissioner of Information as to Sale, Etc., of Catfish Products

§ 2-11-37 Cooperation, Etc., of Commissioner with State or Federal Agencies, Etc

§ 2-11-38 Proceedings for Enforcement of Provisions of Chapter and Rules or Regulations Promulgated Thereunder Generally

§ 2-11-39 Suspension from Sale, Seizure and Condemnation of Catfish Sold in Violation of Provisions of Article

§ 2-11-40 Penalty for Violations of Provisions of Article for Which No Civil Penalty Provided

Article 2A

§ 2-11-45 Weighing Procedures; Printed Ticket

Article 3 Grading and Standards of Farm Products and Fish Generally

§ 2-11-50 Article Not Applicable to Saltwater Fish and Seafood

§ 2-11-51 Commissioner Authorized to Make Rules and Regulations

§ 2-11-52 Establishment and Alteration of Grades and Standards

§ 2-11-53 Adoption of Brands, Labels or Trademarks; Application for Use; Revocation or Suspension of Right to Use

§ 2-11-54 Publicity as to Establishment of Grades, Etc

§ 2-11-55 Unauthorized Use of Brand or Label

§ 2-11-56 Inspection of Farm Products and Fish; Certificate

§ 2-11-57 Right of Entry; Samples; Obstructing Commissioner, Etc., in Performance of Duty

§ 2-11-58 Disposition of Fees and Charges

§ 2-11-59 Article Cumulative

Article 4 Grading and Standards of Fruits and Vegetables

§ 2-11-70 Definitions

§ 2-11-71 Declaration of Purpose

§ 2-11-72 Official Grades; Issuance of Certificates of Inspection

§ 2-11-73 Labeling Requirements

§ 2-11-74 Inspection Certificate Required

§ 2-11-75 Compulsory Inspection and Labeling in Certain Areas

§ 2-11-76 Administration and Enforcement; Powers of Commissioner; Fees

§ 2-11-77 Rules and Regulations

§ 2-11-78 Penalty

§ 2-11-79 Injunction

Article 5 Grading and Standards of Grain

§ 2-11-90 Commissioner’s Duties

§ 2-11-91 State Board of Agriculture and Industries’ Powers

§ 2-11-92 Stations for Inspection; Grade Certificates

§ 2-11-93 Designation of Inspectors to Grade Grain; Interest in Grain Warehouse or Elevator

§ 2-11-94 Inspector’s Certificate of Authority

§ 2-11-95 Sale Without Certificate of Grade

§ 2-11-96 Grading by Samples

§ 2-11-97 Appeal from Grading

§ 2-11-98 Publication of Grain Standards

§ 2-11-99 Apparatus for Testing and Grading

§ 2-11-100 Inspection

§ 2-11-101 Disposition of Funds and Fees

§ 2-11-102 Applicability of Laws Relative to Inspection, Suspension from Sale, Seizure, Etc

§ 2-11-103 Violations of Article

Article 6 Labeling and Marketing of Honey Products

§ 2-11-120 Definitions

§ 2-11-121 Labeling Requirements - Generally

§ 2-11-122 Labeling Requirements - Use of “Imitation” and “Honey.”

§ 2-11-123 Penalty

Chapter 12 Eggs

§ 2-12-1 Definitions

§ 2-12-2 Sale Requirements

§ 2-12-3 Grades, Standards and Weight Classes

§ 2-12-4 Permits for Sale of Eggs Required; Permit Fee; Delinquency Penalty; Revocation of Permits and Appeals Therefrom

§ 2-12-5 Sales Between Wholesale Dealers

§ 2-12-6 Exemptions

§ 2-12-7 Furnishing Duplicate Copies of Invoices to Department of Agriculture and Industries

§ 2-12-8 Administration and Enforcement of Chapter; Rules and Regulations

§ 2-12-9 Suspension from Sale and Seizure; Cost of Inspection and Grading After Suspension

§ 2-12-10 Inspections of Buildings, Vehicles, Records, Etc.; Penalty for Failure to Pay Inspection Fee or Affix Labels

§ 2-12-11 Offenses; Disposition of Fines

§ 2-12-12 Injunction

Chapter 13 Milk and Dairy Products

Article 1 General Provisions

§ 2-13-1 Definitions

§ 2-13-2 Purpose of Article; Power of Board

§ 2-13-4 Adding or Blending Fat or Oil with Milk or Cream

§ 2-13-5 Sanitation of Premises and Utensils

§ 2-13-6 Utensils to Be Cleaned by Purchaser

§ 2-13-7 Milk from Diseased Cows; Unsanitary Premises or Utensils

§ 2-13-8 Businesses for Which Permit from Commissioner Required; Duration; Application; Filing Fee

§ 2-13-9 License for Operation of Testing Apparatus

§ 2-13-10 Use of Standard Test Required

§ 2-13-11 Ice Cream Defined and Standardized

§ 2-13-12 Adulterated Ice Cream

§ 2-13-13 Misbranded Ice Cream

§ 2-13-14 Requirements Relative to Milk and Cream Tests

§ 2-13-15 Annual Reports of Creameries, Milk Plants, Etc

§ 2-13-16 Imitation Butter and Imitation Cheese Defined

§ 2-13-17 Substitutes for Butter and Cheese - Required Stamping or Marking on Containers

§ 2-13-18 Substitutes for Butter and Cheese - Statement Required to Accompany Sale; Transportation through State

§ 2-13-19 Substitutes for Butter and Cheese - Possession of Substitutes; Use of Certain Words or Representations in Sale or Advertisement

§ 2-13-20 Substitutes for Butter and Cheese - Sale of Substitutes Tending to Deceive Public

§ 2-13-21 Renovated Butter

§ 2-13-22 Applicability of Laws Relative to Inspection, Suspension from Sale, Seizure, Etc

Article 3 Health Regulations Governing Milk and Milk Products

§ 2-13-80 Purpose of Article

§ 2-13-81 Cooperation Among State Agencies

§ 2-13-84 Milk Transported into Alabama

§ 2-13-86 Permits Issued by Commissioner on Semiannual Basis; Suspension or Revocation

§ 2-13-87 Issuance and Revocation of Permit

§ 2-13-89 Seizure of Milk in Transit

§ 2-13-90 Appeal from Order or Action of Commissioner

§ 2-13-91 Powers of State and Local Boards of Health Not Restricted

§ 2-13-92 Right of Entry of Commissioner; Investigations and Inspections; Examination of Records; Resisting or Interfering with Commissioner

§ 2-13-93 Rules and Regulations

§ 2-13-94 Violation a Misdemeanor

Article 4 Alabama Dairy Promotion

§ 2-13-110 Short Title

§ 2-13-111 Legislative Declaration and Findings

§ 2-13-112 Definitions

§ 2-13-113 Activities Under Article Not in Restraint of Trade

§ 2-13-114 Referendum on Assessment of Milk Producers and Handlers

§ 2-13-115 Notice of Referendum; Amount of Assessment; Mail Ballot; Proof of Eligibility of Bulk Tank Unit to Vote

§ 2-13-116 Supervision of Referendum; Expenses

§ 2-13-117 Statewide Basis of Referendum; Question

§ 2-13-118 Collection of Assessment If Voted On

§ 2-13-119 Call for Another Referendum

§ 2-13-120 Publication of Referendum Information; Notice

§ 2-13-121 Ballots; Poll Holders; Declaration of Results

§ 2-13-122 Vote of Cooperative Association as Roll of Members; Eligibility of Cooperative Association to Vote; Notification of Intent to Vote

§ 2-13-123 Collection of Assessment; Enforcement

§ 2-13-124 Refund of Assessment Paid by Dissatisfied Bulk Tank Unit; Transfer of Funds to National Dairy Board

§ 2-13-125 Statement of Amounts Collected

Chapter 13A Southern Dairy Compact

§ 2-13A-1 Southern Dairy Compact

§ 2-13A-2 Appointment of Members to the Southern Dairy Compact Commission

Chapter 14 Honeybees and Apiaries

§ 2-14-1 Definitions

§ 2-14-2 Purpose of Chapter

§ 2-14-3 Registration of Colonies, Bee Yards, and Apiaries; Disposition of Fees and Fines

§ 2-14-4 Movement or Shipment of Honeybees into State

§ 2-14-5 Shipment, Movement, Etc., into State of Used Beekeeping Equipment or Supplies

§ 2-14-6 Shipment, Movement, Etc., of Used Beekeeping Equipment or Appliances Without Permit from Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries

§ 2-14-7 Owners, Etc., to Mark Used Hive-Bodies and Supers; Marks, Etc., to Be Approved by State Apiarist

§ 2-14-8 Preparation and Maintenance of County Maps of Apiary Locations

§ 2-14-9 Eradication or Control of Contagious and Infectious Diseases of Honeybees; Inspection; Fees; Transfer of Honeybees to Hives with Movable Frames

§ 2-14-10 Quarantining of Apiary or Colony of Honeybees Infected with Contagious or Infectious Disease, Etc.; Moving of Quarantined Bees, Supplies or Equipment

§ 2-14-11 Destruction of Diseased Bees, Supplies or Equipment

§ 2-14-12 Failure of Owner to Treat or Destroy Bees, Equipment, Etc., Upon Notification by Commissioner; Hearing for Review of Order of Commissioner to Treat or Destroy Diseased Bees, Etc.; Enforcement of Order

§ 2-14-13 Rules and Regulations

§ 2-14-14 Designation of State Apiarist; Powers Thereof

§ 2-14-15 Penalties for Violations of Provisions of Chapter, Rules or Regulations, Etc

Chapter 15 Livestock

Article 1 General Provisions

§ 2-15-1 Department Authorized to Enter into Contracts to Perform Inspection or Testing Services, Etc., for Persons, Firms, Etc., Engaged in Business of Marketing Livestock; Charge and Collection of Fees for Services Rendered and Disposition Thereof

§ 2-15-2 Payment of Indemnification to Owners of Cattle Slaughtered Under Program for Eradication of Tuberculosis, Paratuberculosis or Bang’s Disease

§ 2-15-3 Butchers to Maintain Records as to Cows, Etc., Butchered; Inspection of Records

§ 2-15-4 No Implied Warranty That Livestock Disease Free

§ 2-15-5 Care and Handling of Livestock and Animal Husbandry Practices on Private Property

Article 2 Branding of Livestock

§ 2-15-20 Definitions

§ 2-15-21 Registration of Brands by Livestock Owners; Fees; Certificate of Registration

§ 2-15-22 Admissibility of Certificate of Registration in Civil Actions or Criminal Proceedings as to Title or Right of Possession

§ 2-15-23 Renewal of Brands; Effect of Failure to Renew Brand

§ 2-15-24 Furnishing, Etc., of Forms for Registration, Reregistration and Transfer of Brands by Department

§ 2-15-25 Maintenance, Publication, Etc., of Register of Brands by Department; Department to Determine Ownership, Etc., of Lost, Estrayed or Stolen Livestock and Furnish Said Information to Interested Persons

§ 2-15-26 Disposition of Fees Collected for Registration, Transfer, Etc., of Brands, Etc

§ 2-15-27 Records Required to Be Maintained by Operators of Livestock Markets, Livestock Hide Dealers, Etc

§ 2-15-28 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Commissioner for Implementation of Article, Etc., Generally; Designation by Commissioner of Positions on Which Animals May Be Branded

§ 2-15-29 Prohibited Acts

§ 2-15-30 Violations of Provisions of Article or Rules and Regulations Promulgated Thereunder Deemed Misdemeanors; Disposition of Fines Collected for Violations of Article; Revocation, Etc., of Permits or Licenses of Livestock Markets or Livestock Dealers by Commissioner Upon Violations of Provisions of Article

Article 3 Regulation of Dealers in Livestock for Purposes of Resale, Market or Slaughter

§ 2-15-40 “Dealer” Defined

§ 2-15-41 Dealer’s Permit Required; Permit Fee and Plates for Vehicles Used in Hauling or Transporting Livestock; Relation to Article 6 of Chapter

§ 2-15-42 Forfeiture of Dealer’s Permit

§ 2-15-43 Dealers to Obtain, Etc., Bills of Sale Upon Purchase of Livestock as Defined in Section 2-15-20; Dealers Transporting Livestock for Hire Upon Public Roads or Highways to Issue Waybills or Bills of Lading; Transporting of Livestock Without Bill of Sale, Etc.; Dealer, Etc., to Exhibit Bill of Sale, Etc., Upon Demand by Sheriff, Etc

§ 2-15-45 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations as to Conduct, Management and Operation of Business of Dealers

§ 2-15-46 Violation of Provisions of Article Deemed Misdemeanor

§ 2-15-47 Applicability of Provisions of Article

§ 2-15-48 Permits Required by Article Cumulative; Article Not to Prohibit Adoption by Municipalities of Sanitary Rules or Regulations for Conduct of Dealer’s Business

Article 4 Regulation of Livestock Markets Generally

Division 1 General Provisions

§ 2-15-60 Definitions

§ 2-15-61 Permits Required for Operation of Livestock Markets; Applications; Issuance; Revocation; Appeals

§ 2-15-62 Livestock Market Permit Fees; Use and Disclosure of Information Pertaining to Amount or Volume of Business

§ 2-15-63 Bonds of Livestock Market Operators

§ 2-15-64 Equipment and Facilities Required for Markets; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Commissioner as to Operation of Markets Generally

§ 2-15-65 Issuance and Disposition of Bills of Sale by Markets; Information to Be Shown on Bills of Sale

§ 2-15-66 Livestock Market Operators Selling Livestock at Auction Not to Permit Purchase of Livestock, Etc., by Owners, Officers, Employees, Etc., of Market

§ 2-15-67 Commissioner to Require Markets to Carry Insurance on Livestock Accepted for Sale

§ 2-15-68 Rules and Regulations for Implementation of Division

§ 2-15-69 Right of Entry and Inspection by Commissioner, State Veterinarian, Etc.; Interference with Performance of Duties by Commissioner, State Veterinarian, Etc

§ 2-15-70 Operation of Livestock Market Without Permit, Etc.; Disposition of Fines; Injunctive Proceedings to Restrain Operation of Livestock Market in Violation of Provisions of Division

§ 2-15-71 Purchase, Etc., of Livestock on Public Road, Etc., Within 2,500 Feet of Public Livestock Market

Division 1A Reporting Compliance with Livestock Dealers’ Financial Responsibility Act

§ 2-15-80 Purpose of Division

§ 2-15-81 Definitions

§ 2-15-82 Livestock Market Reporting Requirements; Provision of List of Licensed Dealers by Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries

§ 2-15-83 Inspection of Records by Commissioner, Inspectors, Etc

§ 2-15-84 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Commissioner

§ 2-15-85 Penalty for Violation of Division; Procedure to Deny or Revoke Permit and Restrain or Enjoin Operation of Livestock Market

§ 2-15-86 Construction of Division

Division 2 Weighing Livestock at Markets

§ 2-15-90 “Livestock Market” Defined

§ 2-15-91 Public Weighmaster Permit Required for Operation of Scales at Livestock Market; Sales at Livestock Market

§ 2-15-92 Public Weighmaster Permit to Be Obtained from Commissioner; Duration

§ 2-15-93 Bond of Permittee

§ 2-15-94 Livestock Markets to Provide Services of Permittee or Public Weighmaster; Sale by Weight of Livestock at Markets Failing to Provide Such Services

§ 2-15-95 Public Weighmasters Exempt from Provisions of Division; Livestock Markets Employing Public Weighmasters Not Required to Employ Permittees

§ 2-15-96 Operation of Scales at Livestock Market Without Permit, Giving of False Weights, Etc.; Forfeiture of Permit by Person Giving False Weight of Livestock for Sales Purposes

Article 5 Handling of Livestock in Markets and in Transit

§ 2-15-110 Inhumane Handling or Handling in Violation of Article Prohibited

§ 2-15-111 Conveyances Used to Transport Livestock to Proceed to Destination Without Delay; Notice to Owner of Livestock of Breakdown

§ 2-15-112 Construction of Conveyances Used for Transporting of Livestock

§ 2-15-113 Use of Sticks, Whips, Chains, Etc., in Livestock Markets; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Commissioner as to Treatment of Livestock in Markets; Inspections of Markets for Enforcement of Section

§ 2-15-114 Penalties for Violations of Provisions of Article, Rules or Regulations Promulgated Thereunder, Etc.; Liability of Managers, Etc., of Transportation Agencies or Livestock Markets Permitting Violations of Article by Employees, Agents, Etc

Article 5A Public Livestock Marketing Business Act

§ 2-15-115 Short Title

§ 2-15-116 Purpose

§ 2-15-117 Charter Required for Conduct of Public Livestock Business

§ 2-15-118 Definitions

§ 2-15-119 Creation of Public Livestock Board; Membership and Duties of Board; Chairman; Ex Officio Members

§ 2-15-120 Terms of Members; Power to Make Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations; Per Diem Allowance and Travel Expenses

§ 2-15-121 Application for Charter; Information Required; Fee

§ 2-15-122 Application for Charter; Review by Commissioner; Notice of Hearing; Persons Entitled to Notice; Factors Affecting Decision of Board; Grounds for Denial of Charter

§ 2-15-123 Public Livestock Markets Pre-existing This Article; Non-transferability of Charter

§ 2-15-124 Disposition of Fees

§ 2-15-125 Lapse of Charter Upon Transfer of Business or Failure to Pay Licensing Fees; “Transfer” Defined

§ 2-15-126 Amendments to Charter; Application and Notice; When Application Required

§ 2-15-127 Appeal of Refusal to Grant Charter; Court, Venue, Bond, and Costs; Stay Upon Appeal of Suspension or Revocation of Charter; Failure to Perfect Appeal

Article 6 Livestock Dealers’ Financial Responsibility Act

§ 2-15-130 Short Title

§ 2-15-131 Definitions

§ 2-15-132 Dealer License Required; Denial or Revocation of License; Appeal

§ 2-15-133 Bonds or Bond Equivalents; Financial Statements and Reports; Liability for Payments

§ 2-15-134 Acceptance of Bonds Given Under Federal Packers and Stockyards Act

§ 2-15-135 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations for Implementation of Article

§ 2-15-136 Penalty for Violations of Provisions of Article; Injunctive Proceedings to Restrain Operation by Dealer in Violation of Provisions of Article

§ 2-15-137 Applicability of Article

§ 2-15-138 Provisions of Article Cumulative and Supplemental to Article 3 of Chapter

Article 7 Control of Contagious and Infectious Diseases Generally

§ 2-15-150 Definitions

§ 2-15-151 When Suppression or Eradication of Infectious, Contagious or Communicable Disease to Be Commenced Within County, Etc.; Appropriation of Funds for Same by County Commission

§ 2-15-152 When Commissioner to Invite Cooperation of Federal Government in Arrest or Eradication of Disease Within State

§ 2-15-153 Quarantining of Lots, Towns, Cities, Etc., Where Livestock Infected with Contagious, Infectious or Communicable Diseases, Etc.; Issuance and Service Upon Owners, Etc., of Livestock and Agents, Etc., of Railroads, Trucks, Etc., of Notice of Establishment of Quarantine

§ 2-15-154 Transportation of Livestock Within or from Quarantined Districts

§ 2-15-155 Livestock Brought into State to Be Accompanied by Certificate of Health; Preparation and Contents Thereof; Mailing of Certificate to State Veterinarian Upon Arrival of Livestock in State; Furnishing of Blank Health Certificates by State Veterinarian

§ 2-15-156 Cleaning, Disinfecting, Etc., of Quarantined Livestock or Places by Owners, Etc., Upon Receipt of Notice from State Veterinarian, Etc

§ 2-15-157 Cleaning and Disinfecting of Vehicles Used in Transporting Animals

§ 2-15-158 Right of Entry of State Veterinarian, Livestock Inspectors, Etc.; Interference with Execution of Duties, Etc., by State Veterinarian, Livestock Inspectors, Etc

§ 2-15-159 Permitting Livestock to Run at Large in Quarantined District

§ 2-15-160 Commissioner Authorized to Destroy Animals or Materials Affected by or Exposed to Disease and Indemnify Owners Thereof

§ 2-15-161 Diseased Animals to Be Appraised Prior to Slaughter

§ 2-15-162 Reappraisal of Animals

§ 2-15-163 Appraisal of Exposed Animals Whose Flesh Can Be Saved for Food; Payment of Salvage Value, Etc., to Owner Thereof

§ 2-15-164 Basis for Appraisal of Animals

§ 2-15-165 Appraisal of Materials to Be Destroyed

§ 2-15-166 Reporting of Appraisals - Animals

§ 2-15-167 Reporting of Appraisals - Materials

§ 2-15-168 Destruction of Condemned Animals and Materials and Disposition Thereof

§ 2-15-169 Sales of Exposed Animals

§ 2-15-170 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations for Control and Eradication of Infectious, Contagious, or Communicable Livestock Diseases by Commissioner

§ 2-15-171 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations as to Transportation, Disposition, Etc., of Quarantined Livestock by State Board of Agriculture and Industries; Admissibility in Evidence Thereof; Furnishing of Copies to Probate Judges, Etc

§ 2-15-172 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations as to Manufacture, Sale, Etc., of Veterinary or Biological Products and Serums and Disposal of Dead Carcasses, Etc

§ 2-15-173 Payment of Expenses of Suppression or Eradication of Livestock Diseases and Administration of Article

§ 2-15-174 Penalty for Violations of Article or Rules or Regulations of Department, Commissioner, Etc

Article 8 Control of Brucellosis or Bang’s Disease

§ 2-15-190 Purpose of Article

§ 2-15-191 Adoption and Establishment of Calfhood Vaccination Program by State Board

§ 2-15-192 Establishment of Disease Control Program by State Board

§ 2-15-193 Supervision, Etc., of Disease Control Program; Right of Entry and Inspection, Etc., of State Veterinarian, Etc.; Interference with Performance of Duties by State Veterinarian, Etc

§ 2-15-194 Cooperation with Federal Agencies

§ 2-15-195 Expenditure of General Appropriations for Conduct of Disease Control Program and Indemnification of Owners of Cattle Condemned, Slaughtered or Destroyed

§ 2-15-196 Penalty for Violations of Rules and Regulations Promulgated by State Board

§ 2-15-197 Article Cumulative

Article 9 Control of Swine Diseases

Division 1 General Provisions

§ 2-15-210 Establishment, Conduct, and Maintenance of Swine Disease Diagnostic Laboratory

§ 2-15-211 Feeding of Garbage to Swine

Division 2 Hog Cholera

Division 1 General Provisions

§ 2-15-230 Definitions

§ 2-15-231 Possession, Sale, Etc., of Hog Cholera Virus

§ 2-15-232 Sale of Swine Infected with or Exposed to Hog Cholera

§ 2-15-233 Quarantining of Lots, Stalls, Etc., Where Swine Infected with Hog Cholera; Disposition of Bodies of Hogs Dying from Hog Cholera; Moving of Hogs from Quarantined Premises, Etc

§ 2-15-234 Appropriation and Expenditure of Funds by Counties for Hog Cholera Eradication Programs; Employment of Inspectors, Etc

§ 2-15-235 Commissioner Charged with Execution and Enforcement of Subdivision; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Commissioner

§ 2-15-236 Penalties for Violations of Provisions of Subdivision

Division 2 Acquisition and Distribution of Anti-hog Cholera Serum, Etc

§ 2-15-250 Department to Acquire Anti-hog Cholera Serum and Other Approved Immunizing Agents

§ 2-15-251 Distribution of Anti-hog Cholera Serum and Other Immunizing Agents by Department Generally; Payment of Cost of Inoculating Swine

§ 2-15-252 Hog Cholera Virus Not to Be Purchased or Distributed by Department

§ 2-15-253 Distribution of Anti-hog Cholera Serum and Other Immunizing Agents by Department to Owners of Commercial Garbage-Fed Swine, Etc

§ 2-15-254 Making of False Representation for Purpose of Securing Anti-hog Cholera Serum or Other Immunizing Agents

§ 2-15-255 Serum Fund

§ 2-15-256 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations for Implementation of Subdivision by Commissioner; Adoption of Swine Disease Control Program and Promulgation of Rules or Regulations Therefor by State Board; Expenditure of Funds Designated Therefor

§ 2-15-257 Appropriation

Division 3 Regulation of Hog Cholera Serums, Vaccines, Etc

§ 2-15-270 Adoption of Rules and Regulations for Control of Manufacture, Sale, Etc., of Hog Cholera Vaccines, Serums, Etc., by State Board Authorized

§ 2-15-271 Effective Date of Rules and Regulations; Notice to Veterinarians, County Agricultural Extension Chairmen, Manufacturers, Etc., of Rules

§ 2-15-272 Rules and Regulations to Have Force and Effect of Law; Violations of Rules or Regulations Deemed Misdemeanors

§ 2-15-273 Administration and Enforcement of Rules and Regulations

§ 2-15-274 Subdivision Cumulative; Repeal of Conflicting Laws

Article 10 Tick Eradication

§ 2-15-290 When Tick Eradication to Be Commenced Within County; Expenditures by County Upon Commencement of Tick Eradication by State Board; County Commissions to Make Appropriations for Tick Eradication

§ 2-15-291 State Aid to Counties for Payment of Expenses of Tick Eradication

§ 2-15-292 Counties to Provide and Maintain Required Number of Dipping Vats and Chemicals, Etc., Required Therefor

§ 2-15-293 State Veterinarian to Determine and Notify County Commission as to Number of Dipping Vats, Inspectors, Chemicals, Etc., Required; Admissibility in Evidence, Etc., of Copy of Notice

§ 2-15-294 Appointment, Commissioning and Supervision of Inspectors; Inspectors to Be Paid by Counties

§ 2-15-295 Dipping of Cattle in Tick Infested or Quarantined Ranges, Farms, Etc

§ 2-15-296 Dipping of Horses, Mules, or Asses Kept in Tick Infested Lots, Ranges, Etc

§ 2-15-297 Stray Cattle, Equine, or Equidae Found on Quarantined or Tick Infested Ranges, Pastures, Etc.; Condemnation and Sale; Redemption

§ 2-15-298 Ticky Cattle, Equine, or Equidae Prohibited from Entering State

§ 2-15-299 Inspectors Provided in Counties Released from Quarantine; Disinfection of Reinfested County

Article 11 Protection of Breeders Against Bogus or Fraudulent Pedigrees

§ 2-15-310 Purpose of Article

§ 2-15-311 Filing of Statement with Commissioner by Owner of Sire Charging Service Fee

§ 2-15-312 Issuance of Certificate to Owner of Sire Upon Receipt of Statement by Commissioner; Disposition of Copies of Certificate Generally; Posting of Copy of Certificate by Owner of Sire

§ 2-15-313 Fee for Certificate

§ 2-15-314 Lien of Owner of Sire Obtaining Certificate Under Provisions of Article

§ 2-15-315 Enforcement of Lien

§ 2-15-316 Annual Report of Commissioner as to Certificates Issued, Etc

§ 2-15-317 Obtaining Certificate by False Pretense; Giving False Pedigree

Chapter 16 Poultry Generally

Article 1 Hatcheries and Chick Dealers

§ 2-16-1 Definitions

§ 2-16-2 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations as to Operation of Public Hatcheries, Shipping into State of Baby Chicks, Etc., Eradication and Control of Poultry Diseases, Etc., by Department Authorized

§ 2-16-3 Permit Required; Refusal or Revocation of Permit; Appeal and Review

§ 2-16-4 Requirements for Baby Chicks, Turkey Poults and Hatching Eggs Sold or Offered for Sale

§ 2-16-5 Requirements for Baby Chicks, Turkey Poults and Hatching Eggs Shipped or Brought into State

§ 2-16-6 Maintenance of Records by Public Hatcheries and Chick Dealers or Jobbers

§ 2-16-8 Department to Conduct Program in Accordance with National Poultry Improvement Plan; Acceptance and Disposition of Fees by Department for Services Rendered Poultrymen and Hatcherymen Participating in National Poultry Improvement Plan

§ 2-16-9 Violations of Provisions of Article or Rules or Regulations Promulgated Thereunder Deemed Misdemeanors; Disposition of Fines

Article 2 Disease Control

Division 1 General Provisions

§ 2-16-20 Establishment, Conduct, and Maintenance of Poultry Disease Diagnostic Laboratories

§ 2-16-21 Adoption, Conduct, Etc., of Program for Prevention, Eradication and Control of Infectious and Contagious Poultry Diseases; Cooperation by Department, Etc., with Other State and Federal Agencies

§ 2-16-22 Expenditure of Funds Appropriated for Purpose of Carrying Out Provisions of Division

§ 2-16-23 Legislative Declaration as to Serious Nature of Avian Influenza; Penalty for Violation of Laws Regarding Prevention, Etc., of Avian Influenza

Division 2 Poultry Waste, Dead Poultry and Unhatched or Unused Eggs

§ 2-16-40 Purpose of Division

§ 2-16-41 Operators of Commercial Poultry Hatcheries, Etc., to Be Equipped with Facilities for Handling, Destruction and Disposal of Dead Poultry, Unhatched or Unused Eggs, Etc.; State Board to Adopt Rules and Regulations Prescribing Facilities Required, Manner of Disposal of Dead Poultry, Unhatched or Unused Eggs, Etc

§ 2-16-42 Administration and Enforcement of Division Generally; Quarantining of Poultry and Eggs Produced on Premises Not Equipped with Prescribed Disposal Facilities; Right of Entry and Inspection of State Veterinarian, Etc

Chapter 17 Meat and Poultry Inspection

§ 2-17-1 Definitions

§ 2-17-2 Legislative Findings of Fact and Declaration of Policy; Purpose and Construction of Chapter Generally; Adoption and Promulgation of Regulations Promulgated Under Certain Federal Acts

§ 2-17-3 Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, Etc., to Be Inspected Prior to Slaughter; Diseased Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, Etc., to Be Separately Slaughtered; Examination and Inspection of Carcasses of Slaughtered Animals Generally

§ 2-17-4 Examination, Inspection and Labeling of Carcasses, Etc., of Slaughtered Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, Etc.; Reinspection of Carcasses, Etc.; Destruction of Adulterated and Condemned Carcasses, Etc.; Removal of Inspectors from Establishments Failing to Destroy Same

§ 2-17-5 Applicability of Provisions as to Inspection and Examination of Carcasses, Etc.; Limitation of Entry of Carcasses, Etc., into Establishments Inspected Under Chapter

§ 2-17-6 Inspection Not to Be Provided at Establishments for Slaughter or Preparation of Cattle, Sheep, Poultry, Carcasses, Etc., Not Intended for Use as Human Food; Denaturation or Identification Thereof Prior to Offer for Sale or Transportation; Purchase, Transportation of Carcasses, Meat Food Products or Poultry Food Products Not Intended for Use as Human Food and Not Denatured, Identified, Etc

§ 2-17-7 Registration of Persons, Firms, Etc., Buying, Selling, Transporting, Etc., Dead, Dying, Disabled, Diseased, Etc., Cattle, Sheep, Poultry, Carcasses, Etc

§ 2-17-8 Persons, Firms, Etc., Buying, Selling, Transporting, Etc., Dead, Dying, Disabled, Diseased, Etc., Cattle, Sheep, Poultry, Etc., to Comply with Regulations of Commissioner for Prevention of Use of Same for Human Food Purposes

§ 2-17-9 Examination, Inspecting and Labeling, Etc., of Meat Food Products and Poultry Food Products; Destruction of Condemned Meat Food Products and Poultry Food Products; Removal of Inspectors from Establishments Failing to Destroy Same

§ 2-17-10 Labeling of Cans, Pots, Etc., Containing Meat, Meat Food Products, or Poultry Food Products; Misbranding of Products, or Poultry Food Products; Misbranding of Carcasses, Etc.; Establishment of Definitions and Standards; Use of False or Misleading Names, Labeling, Etc

§ 2-17-11 Inspection of Sanitary Conditions in Slaughtering and Processing Establishments; Commissioner to Refuse to Allow Marking, Stamping, Etc., of Meat Food Products, Poultry Food Products in Establishments Where Sanitary Conditions Adulterate Meat Food Products, Poultry Food Products, Etc

§ 2-17-12 Inspection of Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, Etc., Slaughtered and Prepared in Slaughtering and Processing Establishments; Assignment of Inspectors and Designation of Days and Hours When Slaughtering and Processing to Be Done

§ 2-17-13 Slaughter, Sale, Offer for Sale, Transportation, Etc., of Animals, Carcasses, Food Products, Etc., in Violation of Provisions of Chapter or Regulations Promulgated by Commissioner

§ 2-17-14 Unauthorized Casting, Printing, Etc., of Device or Label Containing Official Mark or Simulation; Forgery, Unauthorized Use, Etc., of Official Devices, Marks, Etc.; Making of False Statements in Certificates, Misrepresentations as to Inspections, Etc

§ 2-17-15 Sale, Offer for Sale, Transportation, Etc., of Carcasses, Etc., of Horses, Mules, Etc., Not Marked, Labeled, Etc., to Show Derivation as Required by Regulations of Commissioner; Horses, Mules, Etc., to Be Prepared in Facilities Separated from Those in Which Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Etc., Slaughtered or Prepared

§ 2-17-16 Commissioner to Appoint Inspectors; Duties of Inspectors; Inspections and Examinations to Be Made in Accordance with Rules and Regulations Prescribed by Commissioner

§ 2-17-18 Detention of Carcasses, Meat Food Products, Poultry Food Products, Etc., Believed to Be Adulterated or Misbranded, Etc.; Removal of Official Marks Therefrom Prior to Release

§ 2-17-19 Condemnation Proceedings Generally; Disposition of Condemned Animals or Articles; Payment of Costs, Fees and Expenses, Etc

§ 2-17-20 Refusal or Withdrawal of Inspection as to Establishments Deemed Unfit to Engage in Business Because of Convictions Based Upon Acquisition, Distribution, Etc., of Unwholesome, Mislabeled or Deceptively Packaged Food, Etc.; Appeals from Determination and Order of Commissioner

§ 2-17-21 Promulgation, Approval, Adoption, Amendment, Etc., of Regulations for Implementation of Chapter Generally; Issuance, Etc., of Temporary Orders of Commissioner

§ 2-17-22 Promulgation of Regulations as to Storage and Handling of Carcasses, Meats, Etc

§ 2-17-23 Classes of Persons, Firms, Etc., Required to Maintain Records; Examination, Etc., of Records, Facilities and Inventories

§ 2-17-24 Conduct of Investigations and Requirement of Reports as to Organization, Business, Practices, Etc., of Persons, Firms, Etc., Engaged in Intrastate Commerce by Commissioner; Access to Copying, Etc., of Documentary Evidence; Powers of Commissioner as to Witnesses Generally; Issuance of Subpoenas and Orders for Taking of Depositions; Enforcement of Subpoenas and Orders of Commissioner, Etc., Generally; Fees of Witnesses, Etc.; Witnesses Not to Be Excused from Testifying on Grounds of Self-Incrimination; Immunity from Prosecution of Witnesses as to Matters, Etc., Upon Which Compelled to Testify

§ 2-17-25 Designation and Powers of Commissioner as State Agency for Cooperating with Secretary of Agriculture; Jurisdiction of Commissioner Exclusive as to Activities Covered by Chapter; Cooperation with Other Governmental Branches and Agencies

§ 2-17-26 Meat and Poultry Inspection Advisory Council

§ 2-17-27 Exemption of Certain Activities from Provisions of Chapter by Commissioner; Applicability of Certain Provisions of Chapter

§ 2-17-28 Exemption of Meat, Etc., Inspected and Passed by United States Department of Agriculture

§ 2-17-29 Applicability of Chapter to Persons, Firms, Etc., Regulated Under Federal Meat Inspection Act and Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act

§ 2-17-30 Jurisdiction and Prosecution of Injunctive Proceedings Under Chapter or Regulations Promulgated Thereunder

§ 2-17-31 Admissibility of Evidence of Violations of Chapter or Regulations Promulgated Thereunder in Civil Actions for Damages Against Persons, Firms, Etc., Subject Thereto

§ 2-17-32 Interference with Person Engaged in Performance of Official Duties Under Chapter, Etc

§ 2-17-33 Failure to Attend and Testify, Answer Lawful Inquiry or Produce Documentary Evidence in Obedience to Subpoena, Etc., of Commissioner

§ 2-17-34 Making, Etc., of False Statements or Entries in Reports, Accounts, Etc.; Mutilation, Alteration, Etc., of Documentary Evidence, Etc

§ 2-17-35 Forfeiture by Persons, Firms, Etc., Upon Failure to File Annual or Special Reports as Required by Commissioner

§ 2-17-36 Disclosure by State Officer or Employee of Information Obtained by Commissioner Without Proper Authority

§ 2-17-37 Penalties for Violations of Chapter; Commissioner Not Required to Report Minor Violations of Chapter for Prosecution, Etc

§ 2-17-38 Construction of Chapter

Chapter 17A Rabbit Meat and Rabbit Meat Food Products

§ 2-17A-1 Slaughtering, Processing, Inspection, Etc., of Domestic Rabbits in Compliance with Chapter

§ 2-17A-2 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Board of Agriculture and Industries; Minimum Standards for Rules and Regulations

§ 2-17A-3 Contracts for Inspection Services by Department of Agriculture and Industries; Fees for Inspection Services

§ 2-17A-4 Inspections Voluntary Unless Otherwise Provided by Congress; Other Statutes Relative to Inspections Not Affected by Chapter

§ 2-17A-5 Expenditure of Available Funds; Authority to Contract with Federal Government

Chapter 18 Poultry Meat Grading

§ 2-18-1 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations for Grading at Poultry Slaughtering, Dressing or Processing Plants or Establishments by State Board

§ 2-18-2 Inspection at Poultry Slaughtering, Dressing and Processing Establishments

§ 2-18-3 Department May Enter into Contracts to Perform Grading at Poultry Slaughtering, Dressing or Processing Plants; Collection of Fees by Department and Disposition Thereof

Chapter 19 Cotton

Article 1 General Provisions

§ 2-19-1 Making of Deductions from Actual Weight of Cotton by Persons Buying or Selling Baled Cotton; Use of Untested Weights in Weighing Cotton

§ 2-19-2 Corporations, Etc., Operating, Etc., Places for Storing, Weighing or Dealing in Cotton to Maintain Records of Bale Cotton Weighed, Etc

§ 2-19-3 Mutilation, Etc., of Marks, Brands, Etc., on Cotton or Concealment of Cotton by Ginners, Warehouse Proprietors, Etc

§ 2-19-4 Appropriation of Cotton from Bale, Etc., by Factor, Commission Merchant, Etc., Having Custody Thereof

§ 2-19-5 Taking of Cotton from Bale Without Consent of Owner, Consignee, Etc

§ 2-19-6 Conversion, Etc., of Cotton Samples

§ 2-19-7 Buying or Receiving Cotton Taken from Bale Without Consent of Owner, Consignee, Etc

§ 2-19-8 Opening, Sampling, Etc., of Bale of Cotton Without Consent of Owner, Consignee, Etc

§ 2-19-9 Failure of Purchaser of Cotton to Maintain Record as to Name of Seller, Etc

§ 2-19-10 Failure of Cotton Broker, Etc., to Pay for Cotton Purchased and Disposed Of

§ 2-19-11 Fraudulent Packing or Baling of Cotton

§ 2-19-12 Exhibition of False Samples of Cotton, Etc

§ 2-19-13 Removal, Etc., from State of Cotton Subject to Purchase Money Lien

§ 2-19-14 Removal from Bale of Cotton, Etc., of Ginner’s Tag

§ 2-19-15 Ginners to Maintain Registers of Cotton Ginned; Contents and Inspection Thereof

§ 2-19-16 Marking, Tagging, Etc., of Cotton by Ginners

§ 2-19-17 Charging of Different Price for Ginning, Etc., Cotton to Person Selling Seed Therefrom to Ginner

§ 2-19-18 Violation of Laws as to Classification, Stapling or Sampling of Cotton

§ 2-19-19 Replacement, Etc., of Cotton Removed from Warehouse for Reweighing, Resampling or Examining Upon Rejection by Purchaser, Etc

§ 2-19-20 Removal of Cotton from Bale for Sampling

§ 2-19-21 Removal of Cotton from Place Where Sold Prior to Weighing Without Consent of Seller

§ 2-19-22 Implied Warranty as to Packing of Cotton

§ 2-19-23 Ginneries to Keep Lint Cotton and Cotton Seed and Lots of Cotton Separate Upon Request of Owners

§ 2-19-24 Liability of Ginneries for Failure to Comply with Provisions of Section 2-19-23

§ 2-19-25 Applicability of Provisions of Sections 2-19-23 and 2-19-24

§ 2-19-26 Applicability of Laws Relative to Inspection, Suspension from Sale, Seizure, Etc

Article 2 Traffic in Seed Cotton

§ 2-19-40 Maintenance of Record Book as to Purchases, Etc., by Persons Trafficking in Seed Cotton - Required Generally

§ 2-19-41 Maintenance of Record Book as to Purchases, Etc., by Persons Trafficking in Seed Cotton - Exceptions

§ 2-19-42 Effect of Failure to Maintain Record Book

§ 2-19-43 Purchase of Seed Cotton from Person Other Than Owner, Etc., of Land on Which Same Grown

Article 3 Public Cotton Gins

§ 2-19-60 Purpose of Article

§ 2-19-61 Permit Required; Fee and Delinquency Penalty

§ 2-19-62 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Commissioner

§ 2-19-63 Enforcement of Rules and Regulations, Etc.; Denial or Revocation of Permits

§ 2-19-64 Operation of Gin Without Permit

Article 4 Standards and Classing

§ 2-19-80 Cotton Standards of United States Adopted

§ 2-19-81 Grade of Cotton to Be Indicated by Names, Designations, Etc., Used in Official Standards

§ 2-19-82 Cotton to Be Classed on Request of Storer

§ 2-19-83 Admissibility in Evidence of Certificate of Classification of Cotton

Article 5 Registration of Cotton Buyers

§ 2-19-100 Definitions

§ 2-19-101 Required

§ 2-19-102 Application; Fee

§ 2-19-103 Registration of Applicant by Commissioner

§ 2-19-104 Duration of Registration

§ 2-19-105 Publication, Etc., by Commissioner of List of Registered Cotton Buyers

§ 2-19-106 Disposition of Funds

Article 6 Boll Weevil Eradication in Cotton

§ 2-19-120 Legislative Findings and Purpose

§ 2-19-121 Definitions

§ 2-19-122 Cooperative Programs Authorized

§ 2-19-123 Entry of Premises; Eradication Activities; Inspections

§ 2-19-124 Reports of Cotton Growers Required

§ 2-19-125 Quarantine

§ 2-19-126 Authority to Designate Elimination Zones; Authority to Prohibit Planting of Cotton and to Require Participation in Eradication Program

§ 2-19-127 Authority for Destruction or Treatment of Cotton in Elimination Zones; When Compensation Payable

§ 2-19-128 Authority to Promulgate Appropriate Regulations

§ 2-19-129 Penalties

§ 2-19-130 Certification by Board of Cotton Growers’ Organization Authorized; Requirements

§ 2-19-131 Certification; Revocation

§ 2-19-132 Cotton Growers Assessment Referendum Authorized; Assessments Generally

§ 2-19-133 Conduct of Referendum

§ 2-19-134 Subsequent Referendums

§ 2-19-135 Failure to Pay Assessments

Chapter 20 Corn, Oats, Rye, Wheat, Barley and Cotton Seed Hulls

§ 2-20-1 Size, Marking, Etc., of Sacks, Bags, Etc., in Which Corn, Oats, Rye, Cotton Seed Hulls, Etc., to Be Sold Generally

§ 2-20-2 Sale of Corn, Oats, Rye, Cotton Seed Hulls, Etc., in Quantities Other Than Prescribed by Section 2-20-1 Generally

§ 2-20-3 Sale of Corn, Oats, Rye, Cotton Seed Hulls, Etc., in Bulk; Sale of Grains or Cereals by Producers or Growers Thereof

§ 2-20-4 Sale of Mill Oats or Adulterated Corn, Oats, Rye, Etc.; Seizure of Adulterated Corn, Oats, Rye, Etc., Generally

§ 2-20-5 Sale of Barley, Oats, Etc., Bleached with Sulphur Fumes; Seizure of Same Generally

§ 2-20-6 Applicability of Laws Relative to Inspection, Suspension from Sale, Seizure, Etc

Chapter 21 Commercial Feeds

§ 2-21-16 Short Title

§ 2-21-17 Definitions

§ 2-21-18 Enforcing Official

§ 2-21-19 Licensing

§ 2-21-20 Labeling

§ 2-21-21 Misbranding

§ 2-21-22 Adulteration

§ 2-21-23 Prohibited Acts

§ 2-21-24 Inspection Fee; Quarterly Statement; Disposition of Fees; Overpayments

§ 2-21-25 Rules and Regulations

§ 2-21-26 Inspection, Sampling, and Analysis

§ 2-21-27 Stop Sale Orders, Seizure and Condemnation

§ 2-21-28 Short Weight

§ 2-21-29 Feed Deficiency Penalties

§ 2-21-30 Recovery of Short Weight and Feed Deficiency Penalties

§ 2-21-31 Penalties for Violations of Chapter or Rules and Regulations; Injunctive Relief; Warning Notices

§ 2-21-32 Protection of Trade Secrets

§ 2-21-33 Cooperation with Other Entities

§ 2-21-34 Publication of Certain Information

Chapter 22 Fertilizer

§ 2-22-1 Short Title

§ 2-22-2 Definitions

§ 2-22-3 Administration of Chapter

§ 2-22-4 Fertilizer Dealer Permit Required; Relation to Section 2-22-5

§ 2-22-5 Licenses for Sale of Commercial Fertilizer

§ 2-22-6 Cancellation or Refusal of Licenses

§ 2-22-7 Labeling of Commercial Fertilizers

§ 2-22-8 Licensing and Labeling Requirements for Sale of Soil Conditioners and Soil Amendments

§ 2-22-9 Inspection Fee; Monthly Statement; Collection Fee; Disposition of Fees; Overpayments; Examination, Review, Audit of Sales Records

§ 2-22-10 Furnishing of Semiannual Tonnage Reports by Licensees

§ 2-22-11 Inspection, Sampling, Testing and Analysis of Commercial Fertilizers by Commissioner; Furnishing of Results, Etc., to Licensees Where Fertilizers Found Subject to Penalty or Legal Action

§ 2-22-12 Proceedings Upon Determination of Deficiency in Guaranteed Primary Plant Nutrients in Commercial Fertilizers - Generally

§ 2-22-13 Proceedings Upon Determination of Deficiency in Guaranteed Primary Plant Nutrients in Commercial Fertilizers - Legal Actions for Recovery of Penalty

§ 2-22-14 Ascertainment and Publication of Fair Market Values of Nitrogen, Available Phosphorus and Soluble Potassium in Commercial Fertilizers

§ 2-22-15 Establishment, Etc., of Standards of Classification for Commercial Fertilizers Generally; Adoption of Standards for Sale of Specialty Fertilizers; Establishment of Standards and Minimum Guarantees for Plant Nutrients Other Than Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Available Potassium

§ 2-22-16 Sale, Offer for Sale or Distribution of Misbranded Commercial Fertilizers; When Commercial Fertilizers Deemed Misbranded; Adoption of Regulations Defining Plant Nutrients or Commercial Fertilizers

§ 2-22-17 Sale, Offer for Sale or Distribution of Adulterated Commercial Fertilizers; When Commercial Fertilizers Deemed Adulterated

§ 2-22-18 Penalty for Manufacture of Commercial Fertilizer Short in Weight

§ 2-22-19 Annual Publications

§ 2-22-20 Rules and Regulations

§ 2-22-21 Suspension from Sale, Seizure and Condemnation of Commercial Fertilizers Not in Compliance with Chapter or Rules or Regulations Promulgated Thereunder

§ 2-22-22 Violations of Chapter or Rules or Regulations Promulgated Thereunder Deemed Misdemeanors; Injunctive Proceedings to Restrain Violations of Chapter or Rules or Regulations Promulgated Thereunder

§ 2-22-23 Chapter Not to Restrict or Avoid Sales or Exchanges of Commercial Fertilizers Between Manufacturers, Processors, Etc., or Shipment of Fertilizers to Manufacturers or Processors

Chapter 23 Agricultural Liming Materials

§ 2-23-1 Short Title

§ 2-23-2 Definitions

§ 2-23-3 Permit Required for Manufacturing or Distribution; Fees

§ 2-23-4 Requirements as to Labeling; False or Misleading Statements on Package Labels; Delivery Slips, Etc., Prohibited

§ 2-23-5 Inspection Fee; Tonnage Report

§ 2-23-6 Inspection, Sampling, Analysis, Etc., of Agricultural Liming Materials by Commissioner; Right of Entry Upon Public or Private Premises, Etc., of Commissioner

§ 2-23-7 Assessment of Penalties Against Manufacturers, Distributors, Etc., for Deficiencies in Agricultural Liming Materials

§ 2-23-8 Sale or Offer for Sale of Agricultural Liming Materials Not Complying with Provisions of Chapter, Etc.; Sale or Offer for Sale of Agricultural Liming Materials Containing Toxic Materials in Quantities Injurious to Plants or Animals

§ 2-23-9 Rules and Regulations

§ 2-23-10 Suspension from Sale, Seizure and Condemnation of Agricultural Liming Materials Offered or Exposed for Sale in Violation of Chapter, Etc

§ 2-23-11 Violations of Chapter or Rules or Regulations Promulgated Thereunder Deemed Misdemeanors

Chapter 24 Soil-Testing Laboratories

§ 2-24-1 Purpose of Chapter

§ 2-24-2 Approval and Certification

§ 2-24-3 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations as to Procedures, Methods, Standards, Etc., for Soil-Testing Laboratories

§ 2-24-4 Certification of Soil-Testing Laboratories Not Mandatory; Agricultural Soil-Testing Laboratory of Auburn University Not Affected by Article

§ 2-24-5 Making of False or Fraudulent Representations as to Approval and Certification by Commissioner

Chapter 25 Plants and Trees

Article 1 Insect and Disease Control

§ 2-25-1 Definitions

§ 2-25-2 Purposes of Article

§ 2-25-3 Power and Duty of Commissioner as to Protection of Agricultural and Horticultural Interests from Plant Pests and Noxious Weeds Generally

§ 2-25-4 Power and Duty of Board as to Protection of Agricultural and Horticultural Interests from Plant Pests and Noxious Weeds Generally

§ 2-25-5 Exercise of Quarantine Powers of Board by Commissioner

§ 2-25-6 Inspection Certificate Required for Nurserymen and Dealers in Nursery Stock; Fees

§ 2-25-8 When Commissioner May Refuse, Recall or Revoke Inspection Certificates

§ 2-25-9 Affixation of Official Tags to Boxes, Packages, Etc., in Which Nursery Stock Shipped; Furnishing of Official Tags; Confiscation of Boxes, Packages, Etc., Shipped into State Without Official Tags

§ 2-25-10 Introduction into State of Live Plant Pests, Etc., or Specimens of Disease Injurious to Plants; Special Permit

§ 2-25-11 Common Carriers, Etc., Not to Accept for Shipment or Deliver Nursery Stock, Etc., Without Official Tags, Etc

§ 2-25-12 Common Carriers Not to Be Liable for Damages for Refusal to Receive, Deliver, Etc., Boxes, Packages Without Official Tags, Etc

§ 2-25-13 Movement, Sale, Etc., into State or Within State of Plants, Plant Products, Etc., During Quarantines; Confiscation by Commissioner; Plants, Etc., Moved into Quarantined Area

§ 2-25-13.1 Sale of Plants or Nursery Stock Which Is Not Viable Unlawful; “Viable” Defined

§ 2-25-14 Sale, Carriage, Shipment, Etc., of Nursery Stock by Nurserymen or Dealers

§ 2-25-15 Importation, Sale, Possession, Etc., of Fruits, Nuts, Etc., Infested or Infected with Plant Pests or Noxious Weeds Likely to Cause Damage

§ 2-25-15.1 Receipt of Plants, Nursery Stock, Etc., Not in Compliance with Law by Common Carriers, Et Alia; Duty to Inform Commissioner and Isolate and Hold Item

§ 2-25-16 Throwing Cuttings, Prunings, Etc., into Public Roads, Fields, Etc.; Destruction of Cuttings, Prunings, Etc., Containing Plant Pests or Noxious Weeds

§ 2-25-17.1 Procedures to Be Used When Plant, Nursery Stock, Etc., Found to Contain Plant Pests or Noxious Weeds; Commissioner’s Power, Upon Notice, to Order Removal, Destruction or Treatment; Refusal of Owner to Comply; Liability for Cost of Treatment or Destruction

§ 2-25-17.2 Procedures for Fumigation or Treatment of Infested Plants, Etc

§ 2-25-18 Appeals to State Board from Findings or Orders of Commissioner

§ 2-25-19.1 Penalties, Temporary Restraining Orders or Injunctions for Violations Issued Without Bond; Form of Action; Approval of Attorney General; Assistance of District Attorneys or Their Deputies

§ 2-25-19.2 Acts of Officials, Agents, Employees, Etc., Deemed Those of Principal as Well as of Individual

§ 2-25-20 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations of Board or Commissioner; Admissibility in Evidence Thereof

§ 2-25-21 Review of Rules or Regulations by Board

§ 2-25-22 Violations of Article, Rules and Regulations, Notice or Order; Forgery, Etc., of Certificates, Etc

Article 2 Sale of Fruit Trees, Etc., as to Kind or Variety

§ 2-25-40 Delivery of Fruit Trees of Different Kind, Variety, Etc., Than Sold

§ 2-25-41 Limitation Period for Prosecutions Under Section 2-25-40

§ 2-25-42 Sale, Etc., of Falsely Named Seeds, Trees, Plants, Etc

Chapter 26 Seeds

Article 1 General Provisions

§ 2-26-1 Definitions

§ 2-26-2 Powers and Duties of Commissioner Generally

§ 2-26-3 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by State Board

§ 2-26-3.1 Exclusive Jurisdiction of Board and Commissioner; Local Regulation of Seeds Prohibited

§ 2-26-4 Establishment of Seed Division and Testing Laboratory; Enforcement of Rules and Regulations as to Sale or Distribution of Tree or Shrub Seed

§ 2-26-5 Annual Permit Fees

§ 2-26-6 Injunctive Proceedings to Restrain Persons Selling, Processing, Cleaning, Etc., Seed Without Permit

§ 2-26-7 Requirements as to Labeling of Containers in Which Seed Sold, Distributed, Etc

§ 2-26-8 Analyses and Interpretations of Seeds

§ 2-26-9 Requirements as to Certification, Etc., of Hybrid Seed Corn Sold or Offered for Sale

§ 2-26-10 Maintenance, Inspection, Etc., of Records as to Receipt, Sale and Delivery of Seeds Generally; Maintenance of Sales Records by Retail Sellers; Maintenance of Bills of Lading, Waybills, Etc., by Trucks, Etc., Transporting Seed for Sale, Etc.; Auditing of Records of Receipts, Sales and Deliveries of Seeds

§ 2-26-11 Prohibited Acts

§ 2-26-12 Suspension from Sale, Seizure and Condemnation of Articles Not in Compliance with Provisions of Article

§ 2-26-13 Violation of Provisions of Article or Rules or Regulations Promulgated Hereunder Deemed Misdemeanor

§ 2-26-14 Exemptions from Article

§ 2-26-15 Seed Inspection Fees; Reporting

Article 2 Elimination of Fungi and Noxious Weeds from Seed

§ 2-26-30 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations for Removal, Etc., of Fungi and Noxious Weeds from Seeds and Small Grains by Commissioner

§ 2-26-31 Suspension from Sale, Seizure and Condemnation of Seeds and Small Grains Sold, Transported, Etc., in Violation of Rules and Regulations; Right of Commissioner to Inspect and Secure Samples

§ 2-26-32 Failure to Process, Clean, Etc., Seeds or Small Grains or Sale, Distribution, Etc., of Seeds or Small Grains Not Cleaned, Processed, Etc., in Accordance with Rules and Regulations Promulgated Under Article

Article 3 Registration of Symbol of Seeds or Plant Parts

§ 2-26-50 Adoption and Registration of Symbols of Identification or Certification of Foundation Seed, Seeds or Plant Parts

§ 2-26-51 Use of Symbols by Persons, Associations, Etc., Other Than Associations Registering Same; Violations of Provisions of Article Deemed Misdemeanors

§ 2-26-52 Cooperation of Department of Agriculture and Industries and Agricultural Extension Service and Experiment Station of Auburn University

Article 4 Investigation and Settlement of Complaints as to Quality of Seeds

§ 2-26-70 Purpose of Article

§ 2-26-71 Creation of Seed Investigation and Arbitration Committee; Composition; Qualifications, Appointment and Terms of Office of Members; Officers; Meetings Generally

§ 2-26-72 Compensation and Expenses of Members of Committee

§ 2-26-73 Duties of Committee; Calling of Meetings of Committee

§ 2-26-74 Filing of Complaint as to Performance or Labeling of Seed by Purchaser; Forwarding of Complaint and Answer Thereto to Committee for Investigation, Findings and Recommendations

§ 2-26-75 Conduct of Investigation as to Complaint by Committee; Hindering, Obstructing, Etc., Access to Premises, Review of Records, Etc., by Committee; Report of Findings and Recommendations

§ 2-26-76 Effect and Admissibility as Evidence of Findings and Recommendations of Committee; Effect of Provisions of Article Upon Legal and Equitable Rights of Persons

Chapter 27 Pesticides

Article 1 Alabama Pesticide Act

§ 2-27-1 Short Title

§ 2-27-2 Definitions

§ 2-27-3 Purpose of Article

§ 2-27-4 Administration and Enforcement

§ 2-27-5 Exceptions to Applicability of Article

§ 2-27-5.1 Local Governments Prohibited from Passing Ordinances Regulating Pesticides

§ 2-27-6 Pesticide Advisory Committee

§ 2-27-7 Intergovernmental Cooperation and Agreements

§ 2-27-8 Rules and Regulations

§ 2-27-9 Registration, Application, and Fees; Registration Powers of Commissioner; Appeal and Review

§ 2-27-10 License to Sell

§ 2-27-11 Use Permits

§ 2-27-12 Sampling and Inspection

§ 2-27-13 Deficiencies in Analysis

§ 2-27-14 Prohibited Acts

§ 2-27-15 Suspension from Sale, Seizure and Condemnation

§ 2-27-16 Penalty for Violation of Article; Injunctions

Article 2 State Laboratory

§ 2-27-30 Establishment and Operation; Policy Committee and Executive Committee Therefor

§ 2-27-31 Location

§ 2-27-32 Director

§ 2-27-33 Additional Powers and Authority

Article 3 Application

§ 2-27-50 Definitions

§ 2-27-51 Purpose of Article

§ 2-27-52 Exceptions to Applicability of Article

§ 2-27-53 License - Required; Fees; Examination and Certification; License Restrictions

§ 2-27-54 License - Suspension, Revocation or Modification; Appeals from Actions of Commissioner

§ 2-27-55 License - Nonresidents

§ 2-27-56 Surety Bond or Liability Insurance

§ 2-27-57 Rules and Regulations - Generally

§ 2-27-58 Rules and Regulations - Type, Time and Method of Application of Pesticides

§ 2-27-59 Rules and Regulations - Disposal and Handling of Pesticides

§ 2-27-60 Records and Reports

§ 2-27-61 Inspections; Enforcement of Article

§ 2-27-62 Penalty for Violations of Article; Injunctions

§ 2-27-63 Article Deemed Cumulative

Chapter 28 Entomology, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Floriculture and Tree Surgery

§ 2-28-1 Definitions

§ 2-28-2 Persons Engaged in Entomological, Pathological, Horticultural and Floricultural and Tree Surgery Work or Services to Be Examined by Commissioner

§ 2-28-3 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations to Regulate Persons Engaged in Work or Services Governed by Chapter, Etc

§ 2-28-4 Permits; Statements as to Training and Experience of Applicants; Examination

§ 2-28-5 Minimum Qualifications for Applicants for Permits to Engage in Structural Pest Control Work; Applicants to Present Evidence as to Qualifications to Commissioner; Issuance of Permits

§ 2-28-6.1 Certification Permit, Continuing Education; Expiration and Renewal; Disposition of Fees

§ 2-28-7 Denial or Revocation of Permits by Commissioner and Appeals Therefrom

§ 2-28-8 Regulation of Performance of Structural Pest Control Work Generally

§ 2-28-9 Regulation of Performance of Subterranean Termite Eradication and Control Work Generally

§ 2-28-10.1 Financial Responsibility

§ 2-28-11 Penalties for Violations of Provisions of Chapter or Rules or Regulations Promulgated Hereunder; Injunctive Proceedings to Restrain Performance, Etc., of Professional Work or Services Without Permit

§ 2-28-12 Applicability of Chapter

Chapter 29 Sale of Farm Produce by Commission Merchants

§ 2-29-1 Definitions

§ 2-29-2 Commission Merchant’s Permit Required; Application for Permit; Issuance of Permit; Duration; Permit Fee

§ 2-29-3 Expiration Date of Permits

§ 2-29-4 Bonds of Commission Merchants; Institution of Civil Actions Upon Bonds

§ 2-29-5 Authorization and Grounds for Denial or Revocation of Permits by Commissioner

§ 2-29-6 Proceedings for Review of Denial or Revocation of Permit by Commissioner

§ 2-29-7 Maintenance of Records by Commission Merchants as to Handling, Storage or Sale of Farm Products

§ 2-29-8 Investigation of Applicants and Complaints Against Commission Merchants by Commissioner; Conduct of Proceedings as to Revocation of Permits

§ 2-29-9 Prohibited Acts

§ 2-29-10 Regulation by Municipalities of Sale, Etc., of Farm Products by Farmers or Other Producers Thereof

§ 2-29-11 Applicability of Provisions of Chapter

Chapter 30 Agricultural Research, Experimental and Extension Work

Article 1 Alabama Cooperative Extension System

§ 2-30-1 Creation; Operation; Director; 1890 Administrator

§ 2-30-2 Objects, Purposes and Duties of Extension Service

§ 2-30-3 Appointment, Discharge, and Compensation of Employees

§ 2-30-4 Appropriations

Article 2 Establishment, Maintenance, Etc., of Forest Research and Educational Programs

§ 2-30-20 Establishment, Maintenance, Etc., of Forest Research Program; Establishment of Forestry and Forest Ranger Courses and Expansion of Facilities for Training in Forestry

§ 2-30-21 Supervision and Control of Research Work

§ 2-30-22 Disposition of Revenues from Sale of Timber or Forest Products, Operations of Experimental Forestry Units, Etc

§ 2-30-23 Appropriation of Funds by Counties and Municipalities; Receipt of Donations from Counties, Municipalities, Individuals, Etc

§ 2-30-24 Authorization and Procedure for Condemnation of Lands for Experimental Work in Forestry

Article 3 Agricultural Experiment Station System

§ 2-30-40 Creation; Operated in Connection with Auburn University; Director

§ 2-30-41 Objects, Purposes and Duties of Agricultural Experiment Station System

§ 2-30-42 Experimental Fields

§ 2-30-43 Researches and Experiments Under Supervision of Director; Annual Report

§ 2-30-44 Appointment, Discharge and Compensation of Employees

Article 4 Central Artificial Insemination Unit

§ 2-30-60 Created; Objects and Purposes

§ 2-30-61 Disposition of Revenues Derived from Sale, Etc., of Semen, Bulls, Etc

§ 2-30-62 Supervision of Work Under Chapter

Chapter 31 Grain Dealers

§ 2-31-1 Definitions

§ 2-31-2 Applicability of This Article

§ 2-31-3 License Required; Renewal; Fees

§ 2-31-4 Surety Bond; Requirements; Waiver of Bond Requirements

§ 2-31-5 Bond Payable to State with Commissioner as Trustee; Beneficiary of Bond; Cancellation; Trust Fund Agreement in Lieu of Bond Requirements

§ 2-31-6 Fire and Extended Coverage Insurance Required; Certificate Filed with Commissioner; Cancellation

§ 2-31-7 Suspension or Revocation of License

§ 2-31-8 Action by Commissioner Upon Default

§ 2-31-9 Issuance or Renewal of License by Commissioner; Posting of License and Certificate

§ 2-31-10 Inspection; Examination of Books, Records, Etc.; Reports to Be Filed by Grain Dealers

§ 2-31-11 Refusal, Suspension or Revocation of License - Written Notice

§ 2-31-12 Refusal, Suspension or Revocation of License - Contesting; Hearing

§ 2-31-13 Refusal, Suspension or Revocation of License - Procedure; Hearings

§ 2-31-14 Issuance of Subpoenas; Compensation and Allowances of Witnesses; Administration of Oaths

§ 2-31-15 Judicial Review of Ruling of Commissioner; Appeal from Circuit Court

§ 2-31-16 Rules and Regulations

§ 2-31-17 Penalty

§ 2-31-18 Duty of District Attorney

§ 2-31-19 Injunction

Chapter 32 Promotion of Ratite Industry

§ 2-32-1 Definitions

§ 2-32-2 Purpose

§ 2-32-3 Association, Meeting or Activity Not Illegal

§ 2-32-4 Assessment

§ 2-32-5 Nonprofit Association

§ 2-32-6 Referendum - Generally; Public Announcement; Expenses; Voting

§ 2-32-7 Referendum - Voting; Effects of Vote

§ 2-32-8 Referendum - Levying an Assessment

§ 2-32-9 Assessment Moneys Collected - Generally

§ 2-32-10 Assessment Moneys Collected - No Refunds

§ 2-32-11 Duty of Treasurer Before Money Remitted by Commissioner

§ 2-32-12 Use of Funds from Assessments

§ 2-32-13 Certified Association

§ 2-32-14 Certified Association Receiving and Disbursing Funds

§ 2-32-15 Adoption of Rules and Regulations

§ 2-32-16 Enforcement and Collection of Assessments; Revocation of Certification

§ 2-32-17 Penalties

Chapter 33 Health Benefits Offered by Nonprofit Agricultural Organizations

§ 2-33-1 Definitions

§ 2-33-2 Offer and Sale of Health Benefits by Nonprofit Agricultural Organization or Affiliate

§ 2-33-3 Written Notice Requirements

§ 2-33-4 Nature of Nonprofit Agricultural Organization Offering Health Benefits

§ 2-33-5 Health Benefits Contracts; Participant Certification

§ 2-33-6 Annual Certification of Plan Reserves

§ 2-33-7 Ombudsman; Complaints

§ 2-33-8 Transfer of Risks

§ 2-33-9 Services to Be Provided by In-Network Providers; Payment for Out-of-Network Services

§ 2-33-10 Prompt Payment for Services Rendered to Enrollees

§ 2-33-11 Taxation of Premiums

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