Alabama Statutes

Title 2 — AGRICULTURE.

Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS.
- Section 2-1-1 Definitions.
- Section 2-1-10 Offense under federal jurisdiction.
- Section 2-1-11 Animal identification program.
- Section 2-1-12 Collection of farming information.
- Section 2-1-2 Acts or omissions of officers or agents.
- Section 2-1-3 Prima facie evidence of possession with intent to sell.
- Section 2-1-4 Failure to apply farm produce to payment of lien for rent or advances.
- Section 2-1-5 Cooperation of all agricultural agencies required; meetings authorized; duty to attend meeting and furnish information.
- Section 2-1-6 Refund of any funds improperly or illegally collected.
- Section 2-1-7 Purchase, etc., with public funds of beef not raised and produced within United States.
- Section 2-1-9 Penalty for violation.
Chapter 2 — COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIES.
- Section 2-2-1 Chief executive officer of department.
- Section 2-2-10 Assistant to commissioner.
- Section 2-2-11 Organization of department; unclassified service.
- Section 2-2-12 Legal counsel for department.
- Section 2-2-13 Appointment of assistants and employees; employees' bonds.
- Section 2-2-14 Livestock theft investigator.
- Section 2-2-14.1 Appearance upon arrest for misdemeanor livestock violations.
- Section 2-2-14.2 Forfeiture of conveyances and vehicles used to perpetrate livestock theft.
- Section 2-2-15 Accountant in charge of clerical work and records; qualifications of division heads.
- Section 2-2-16 Commissioner to enforce laws; promulgation of rules and regulations; notice.
- Section 2-2-17 Evidence of rules, regulations and notices; copies furnished to probate judges.
- Section 2-2-18 Civil penalties or fines for violations of Chapters 27 and 28; maximum amount; notice; failure to pay assessed fine or penalty.
- Section 2-2-2 Qualifications of commissioner.
- Section 2-2-3 Bond.
- Section 2-2-30 Suspension of sale of article.
- Section 2-2-31 Seizure and condemnation of adulterated, misbranded or substandard article.
- Section 2-2-32 Procedure when analysis shows article or product in violation of title.
- Section 2-2-33 Duty of commissioner to have tests or analyses made.
- Section 2-2-34 Where analyses to be made.
- Section 2-2-35 Certificate of analysis admissible as evidence.
- Section 2-2-36 Establishment and operation of laboratory.
- Section 2-2-37 Commissioner authorized to inspect and secure samples.
- Section 2-2-4 Term of office; vacancy.
- Section 2-2-5 Salary of commissioner.
- Section 2-2-50 Agricultural statistics.
- Section 2-2-51 Designation of federal statistician.
- Section 2-2-52 Funds to pay expenses of compiling statistics.
- Section 2-2-53 Use of information gathered under article.
- Section 2-2-6 Inspection of books; examination of witnesses; divulging information.
- Section 2-2-7 Annual report; publication of handbooks, pamphlets, etc.
- Section 2-2-70 Legislative findings.
- Section 2-2-71 Substitution of bond equivalent; forms.
- Section 2-2-72 Trust fund agreements.
- Section 2-2-73 Promulgation of rules and regulations.
- Section 2-2-8 Commissioner's powers and duties generally; assistance from other state agencies.
- Section 2-2-8.1 Promotion of economic and industrial development.
- Section 2-2-9 Delegation of powers and duties.
- Section 2-2-90 Legislative findings; Center for Alternative Fuels; definitions.
- Section 2-2-91 Duties of the center.
- Section 2-2-92 Promulgation of rules.
- Section 2-2-93 Contributions to the Alternative Fuel Research and Development Fund.
Chapter 3 — BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIES.
- Section 2-3-1 Composition of board.
- Section 2-3-2 Farmer and industry members appointed by Governor; terms of office.
- Section 2-3-20 Acquisition of sites and erection of facilities; storage; charges for space; services and facilities; disposition of funds collected.
- Section 2-3-21 Other departments to furnish services and labor in construction of roads, etc.
- Section 2-3-22 Commissioner of Agriculture to supervise operation of facilities, etc.
- Section 2-3-23 Promulgation and enforcement of rules and regulations; posting of rules; penalty.
- Section 2-3-24 State Farmers' Market Committee - Creation; composition.
- Section 2-3-25 State Farmers' Market Committee - Functions.
- Section 2-3-3 Meetings; per diem and expenses.
- Section 2-3-4 Duties of board.
- Section 2-3-5 Assistance from specialists and scientists of Auburn University and Agricultural Extension Service.
- Section 2-3-6 Attorney General legal advisor; duties of district attorneys.
Chapter 3A — ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
- Section 2-3A-1 Declaration of purpose and legislative findings.
- Section 2-3A-10 Refunding bonds.
- Section 2-3A-11 Exemption from taxation.
- Section 2-3A-12 Exemption from usury and interest laws.
- Section 2-3A-13 Freedom of authority from state supervision and control; applicability of code of ethics.
- Section 2-3A-14 Dissolution of authority and vesting of title to its property.
- Section 2-3A-15 Article cumulative.
- Section 2-3A-16 Liberal construction of article.
- Section 2-3A-2 Definitions.
- Section 2-3A-3 Incorporation of authority; procedure.
- Section 2-3A-30 Issuance of bonds; obligation of state; proceeds; specifications.
- Section 2-3A-31 Issuance and redemption.
- Section 2-3A-32 Execution.
- Section 2-3A-33 Alabama Agricultural, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine Facilities Improvement Fund.
- Section 2-3A-34 Expenses; disposition of proceeds.
- Section 2-3A-35 Refunding bonds.
- Section 2-3A-36 Exemption from taxation.
- Section 2-3A-4 Board of directors; members; terms; vacancies; qualifications; expenses; quorum; impeachment; copies of proceedings as evidence.
- Section 2-3A-5 Officers of the authority.
- Section 2-3A-50 Issuance of bonds; obligation of state; proceeds; specifications.
- Section 2-3A-51 Issuance and redemption.
- Section 2-3A-52 Execution.
- Section 2-3A-53 Alabama Agricultural and Textile Technology Facilities Improvement Fund.
- Section 2-3A-54 Expenses; disposition of proceeds.
- Section 2-3A-55 Refunding bonds.
- Section 2-3A-56 Exemption from taxation.
- Section 2-3A-6 Legislative oversight committee; members; expenses.
- Section 2-3A-7 Powers of authority; open meetings.
- Section 2-3A-8 Bonds of the authority.
- Section 2-3A-9 Proceeds from sale of bonds.
Chapter 4 — STATE VETERINARIAN, ASSISTANT STATE VETERINARIANS AND STATE LIVESTOCK INSPECTORS.
- Section 2-4-1 Appointment of State Veterinarian; qualifications; compensation and powers and duties generally.
- Section 2-4-2 Appointment of assistant state veterinarians and state livestock inspectors.
- Section 2-4-3 Appointment of federal veterinarians and livestock inspectors as assistant state veterinarians and state livestock inspectors.
- Section 2-4-4 Annual report of State Veterinarian.
Chapter 5 — FARMERS' MARKET AUTHORITY.
- Section 2-5-1 Establishment; powers and duties.
- Section 2-5-10 Rules and regulations to enforce article.
- Section 2-5-11 Ejection of persons from markets.
- Section 2-5-12 Fixing minimum prices.
- Section 2-5-13 Facilitating sale and exchange of products.
- Section 2-5-14 Disposition of funds.
- Section 2-5-15 Sales by producer to consumer outside markets.
- Section 2-5-16 Lease of space or facilities; remedies upon default.
- Section 2-5-17 Local appropriations authorized.
- Section 2-5-2 Composition; qualifications of members; terms of office; chair and vice-chair.
- Section 2-5-3 Meetings; per diem and expenses.
- Section 2-5-30 Definitions.
- Section 2-5-31 Authorization to issue bonds.
- Section 2-5-32 Execution and other details of the bonds.
- Section 2-5-33 Sale of the bonds.
- Section 2-5-34 Security for the bonds.
- Section 2-5-35 Refunding bonds.
- Section 2-5-36 Establishment of debt service reserve fund.
- Section 2-5-37 Investment of proceeds from bond sale.
- Section 2-5-38 Property of authority exempt from taxation.
- Section 2-5-39 Maintain federal tax-exempt status.
- Section 2-5-4 Director.
- Section 2-5-5 Establishment of farmers' markets.
- Section 2-5-6 Regulation of market location; no right of eminent domain.
- Section 2-5-7 Regulating conduct of markets; grades and classes for produce; sale of cull produce.
- Section 2-5-8 Market charges.
- Section 2-5-9 Sale of articles unfit for food to be prohibited.
Chapter 6 — AGRICULTURAL CENTER.
- Section 2-6-1 Board established; composition; duties; vacancies; compensation; rules and regulations.
- Section 2-6-20 Definitions.
- Section 2-6-21 Legislative findings and intent.
- Section 2-6-22 Authority and procedure for incorporation.
- Section 2-6-23 Certificate of incorporation.
- Section 2-6-24 Governor, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries and Director of Finance to constitute corporation; directors; officers; record of proceedings.
- Section 2-6-25 Powers of corporation generally.
- Section 2-6-26 Conveyance of coliseum and lands of agricultural center to corporation by state.
- Section 2-6-27 Lease of corporation's properties to board - Authorized; provisions of lease agreement.
- Section 2-6-28 Issuance and sale of bonds of corporation.
- Section 2-6-29 Execution of bonds.
- Section 2-6-3 Employees.
- Section 2-6-30 Pledge for bonds.
- Section 2-6-31 Use of proceeds from sale of bonds.
- Section 2-6-32 Construction of coliseum.
- Section 2-6-33 Refunding bonds.
- Section 2-6-34 State Treasurer to disburse rental payments.
- Section 2-6-35 Notice of bond resolution; limitation of action to contest validity of bonds, etc.; venue of actions under article.
- Section 2-6-36 Bonds legal investments.
- Section 2-6-37 Exemption from taxation.
- Section 2-6-38 Conveyance of properties to state; dissolution of corporation.
- Section 2-6-50 Definitions.
- Section 2-6-51 Lease authorized.
- Section 2-6-52 Lease authorized - Operation of leased properties.
- Section 2-6-53 Lease authorized - Agricultural Center Fund; appropriations for rentals and expenses.
- Section 2-6-54 Lease authorized - Lease not to constitute debt of state; payment of rentals.
- Section 2-6-70 Definitions.
- Section 2-6-71 Declaration of purpose and legislative findings.
- Section 2-6-72 Authority and procedure for incorporation.
- Section 2-6-73 Certificate of incorporation; fees.
- Section 2-6-74 Board of directors; officers; quorum; compensation; record of proceedings.
- Section 2-6-75 Powers of corporation - Generally.
- Section 2-6-76 Powers of corporation - Issuance and sale of securities.
- Section 2-6-77 Powers of corporation - Execution of securities.
- Section 2-6-78 Disposition of proceeds from sale of securities.
- Section 2-6-79 Construction of market facility.
- Section 2-6-80 Renovation of coliseum.
- Section 2-6-81 Refunding securities.
- Section 2-6-82 State Treasurer to pay principal and interest.
- Section 2-6-83 Notice of resolution regarding issuance of securities; limitation of actions to contest validity of securities; venue of actions under article.
- Section 2-6-84 Securities as legal investments.
- Section 2-6-85 Exemption of securities from taxation.
- Section 2-6-86 Dissolution of corporation.
Chapter 6A — FARM CRISIS AND TRANSITION PROGRAM.
- Section 2-6A-1 Declaration of policy.
- Section 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 commit
- Section 2-6A-3 Duties of program coordinator.
- Section 2-6A-4 Regional districts and offices.
- Section 2-6A-5 Duties of regional coordinators.
- Section 2-6A-6 Private contributions.
Chapter 7 — FAIRS AND EXHIBITS.
- Section 2-7-1 Commission created; composition; chairman.
- Section 2-7-2 Grants to Alabama State Fair Authority - Appropriations to be used for premiums, rewards, or prizes for exhibits.
- Section 2-7-20 Definitions.
- Section 2-7-21 Funds to be disbursed by Agricultural Center Board.
- Section 2-7-22 Qualifications for receipt of aid by fairs.
- Section 2-7-23 Expenditures for administrative purposes.
- Section 2-7-24 Types of awards permitted.
- Section 2-7-25 Filing of statement of prizes to be awarded.
- Section 2-7-26 Verified statement of awards; approval of awards by board; payments to fairs.
- Section 2-7-27 Amount of state aid payable to fairs - Generally.
- Section 2-7-28 Amount of state aid payable to fairs - Special merit awards.
- Section 2-7-29 Amount of state aid payable to fairs - Limitations.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-7-30 Fairs receiving direct legislative appropriations ineligible for aid under article.
- Section 2-7-31 Special awards committee for fairs.
- Section 2-7-32 Rules and regulations by board.
- Section 2-7-4 Grants to Alabama State Fair Authority - Meetings of commission to consider distribution plan; travel allowances and per diem.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-7-50 Declaration of purpose.
- Section 2-7-51 Expenditures for prizes and premiums authorized.
- Section 2-7-52 Shows eligible for allotments; limitations on allotments.
- Section 2-7-53 Statement to be filed by organization desiring allotment; time of payment; amount.
- Section 2-7-6 Grants to Alabama State Fair Authority - Report of fair authority to commission; return of unexpended funds.
- Section 2-7-7 Annual payment to South Alabama State Fair Association for premiums, awards and prizes.
Chapter 8 — PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIES AND PRODUCTS.
- Section 2-8-1 Legislative purpose and intent.
- Section 2-8-10 Majority vote required for approval of assessment; canvass of referendum results.
- Section 2-8-100 Rules and regulations.
- Section 2-8-101 Enforcement duties of commissioner; revocation of certification of association.
- Section 2-8-102 Permit required of buyers of soybeans.
- Section 2-8-103 Penalty; inspection of books and records; injunctions.
- Section 2-8-11 Subsequent referendums.
- Section 2-8-12 Collection of assessments; deductions for expenses.
- Section 2-8-120 Declaration of policy.
- Section 2-8-121 Authorized activities not illegal or in restraint of trade.
- Section 2-8-122 Referendum to levy assessment declared to be in public interest.
- Section 2-8-123 Application for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Generally.
- Section 2-8-124 Application for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Action by board on application.
- Section 2-8-125 Authority of certified organization to conduct referendum on assessment.
- Section 2-8-126 Notice of referendum; maximum assessment.
- Section 2-8-127 Conduct of referendum; payment of expense.
- Section 2-8-128 Eligibility to vote in referendum; question before voters.
- Section 2-8-129 Negative vote in referendum.
- Section 2-8-13 Remittances to treasurer of association.
- Section 2-8-130 Affirmative vote in referendum.
- Section 2-8-131 Hours, voting places, rules and regulations, etc., for referendum; notices to be given.
- Section 2-8-132 Ballots and poll holders for referendum; canvass of results.
- Section 2-8-133 Collection of assessment; disposition.
- Section 2-8-134 Subsequent referendum after negative vote.
- Section 2-8-135 Subsequent referendum after affirmative vote.
- Section 2-8-136 Refund of assessment.
- Section 2-8-137 Annual statements by treasurer of organization; bond of treasurer.
- Section 2-8-15 Refund of assessment to cattle owner.
- Section 2-8-150 Legislative purpose and intent.
- Section 2-8-151 Authorized activities not illegal or in restraint of trade.
- Section 2-8-152 Referendum to levy assessment declared to be in public interest.
- Section 2-8-153 Application for certification and approval to conduct referendum — Generally.
- Section 2-8-154 Application for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Action by board on application.
- Section 2-8-155 Authority of certified association to conduct referendum on assessment.
- Section 2-8-156 Notice of referendum.
- Section 2-8-157 Conduct of referendum; payment of expense.
- Section 2-8-158 Eligibility to vote in referendum; question to be voted on; period during which assessments levied.
- Section 2-8-159 Two thirds vote required for approval of assessment; canvass of results; amount of assessment.
- Section 2-8-16 Bond of treasurer of association.
- Section 2-8-160 Subsequent referendums.
- Section 2-8-161 Collection of assessment; deductions for expenses.
- Section 2-8-162 Remittances to treasurer of association.
- Section 2-8-163 Bond of treasurer of association.
- Section 2-8-164 Expenditure of assessments.
- Section 2-8-165 Joint programs with other states.
- Section 2-8-166 Annual audit of association; examination by Department of Examiners of Public Accounts; publication of statement.
- Section 2-8-167 Rules and regulations.
- Section 2-8-168 Enforcement duties of commissioner; revocation of certification of association.
- Section 2-8-169 Refund of assessment.
- Section 2-8-17 Expenditure of assessments.
- Section 2-8-170 Permit required of sellers of hens.
- Section 2-8-171 Penalty; inspection of books and records.
- Section 2-8-18 Joint programs with other states.
- Section 2-8-19 Annual audit of association; examination by Department of Examiners of Public Accounts; publication of statement.
- Section 2-8-190 Legislative purpose and intent.
- Section 2-8-191 Authorized activities not illegal or in restraint of trade.
- Section 2-8-192 Referendum to levy assessment declared to be in the public interest.
- Section 2-8-193 Application for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Generally.
- Section 2-8-194 Application for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Action by board on application.
- Section 2-8-195 Authority of certified commission to conduct referendum on assessment.
- Section 2-8-196 Notice of referendum.
- Section 2-8-197 Conduct of referendum; payment of expense.
- Section 2-8-198 Eligibility to vote in referendum; question to be voted on; votes cast by secret ballot.
- Section 2-8-199 Approval of assessment; assessment amount.
- Section 2-8-2 Authorized activities not illegal or in restraint of trade.
- Section 2-8-20 Rules and regulations.
Chapter 9 — SPECIAL FUNDS RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Chapter 10 — COOPERATIVES AND ASSOCIATIONS.
- Section 2-10-1 Use of word "cooperative" in title.
- Section 2-10-100 Associations may federate.
- Section 2-10-101 How federation organized and managed.
- Section 2-10-102 Powers of federation.
- Section 2-10-103 Charges for expenses and creating reserve; patronage dividends.
- Section 2-10-104 Certain civil actions authorized.
- Section 2-10-105 Permit fee; taxation.
- Section 2-10-106 Existing associations may come under this article.
- Section 2-10-107 Fees for filing articles of incorporation.
- Section 2-10-108 Incorporated marketing association not affected.
- Section 2-10-20 "Association" defined.
- Section 2-10-21 Permit required; fee.
- Section 2-10-22 Duty of commissioner upon receipt of application for permit.
- Section 2-10-23 Issuance of permit; annual renewal permit fee; penalty for failure to pay renewal fee.
- Section 2-10-24 Refusal of permit.
- Section 2-10-25 Notice of decision refusing permit; appeal.
- Section 2-10-26 Temporary permit pending appeal.
- Section 2-10-27 Authority to acquire stock and execute mortgages.
- Section 2-10-28 Annual report.
- Section 2-10-29 Investigation of affairs of association.
- Section 2-10-30 Commissioner to report association violating purposes of organization, etc.
- Section 2-10-31 Hearing on report of commissioner.
- Section 2-10-32 Order of board after hearing; appeal.
- Section 2-10-33 Bond required of person placed in charge of association.
- Section 2-10-34 Payment of expense of operating or closing out association.
- Section 2-10-35 Dissolution of marketing or marketing and purchasing associations.
- Section 2-10-50 Definitions.
- Section 2-10-51 Nonprofit associations.
- Section 2-10-52 Who may form association.
- Section 2-10-53 Objects of association.
- Section 2-10-54 Powers of association.
- Section 2-10-55 Who may become members or stockholders.
- Section 2-10-56 Contents of articles of incorporation; signing, acknowledgment and filing.
- Section 2-10-57 Amendments to articles of incorporation.
- Section 2-10-58 Provisions of bylaws.
- Section 2-10-59 Regular and special meetings of members.
- Section 2-10-60 Selection of directors; contracts with association; vacancies.
- Section 2-10-61 Officers.
- Section 2-10-62 Certificate of membership; stock of association; member's liability for association's debts.
- Section 2-10-63 Removal of officer or director.
- Section 2-10-64 Referring questions to entire membership.
- Section 2-10-65 Marketing contracts.
- Section 2-10-66 Exchange of stock.
- Section 2-10-67 Annual report of association.
- Section 2-10-68 Conflicting laws not applicable.
- Section 2-10-69 Association may form, own or control another corporation.
- Section 2-10-70 Agreements between associations.
- Section 2-10-71 Association not a monopoly.
- Section 2-10-72 Applicability of general corporation laws.
- Section 2-10-73 Fees to probate judges and Secretary of State.
- Section 2-10-74 Fees for filing articles of incorporation.
- Section 2-10-90 Definitions.
- Section 2-10-91 Purposes of article.
- Section 2-10-92 How association may be formed; amendments to articles of incorporation.
- Section 2-10-93 Organization generally; adoption of bylaws.
- Section 2-10-94 Board of directors.
- Section 2-10-95 Election and duties of officers.
- Section 2-10-96 Voting by mail or proxy; fees and dues.
- Section 2-10-97 Membership.
- Section 2-10-98 Organization with capital stock.
- Section 2-10-99 Powers of association.
Chapter 11 — MARKETING, GRADING AND STANDARDS OF FARM PRODUCTS AND FISH.
- Section 2-11-1 Purposes of article.
- Section 2-11-10 Offenses by or concerning employees and inspectors.
- Section 2-11-100 Inspection.
- Section 2-11-101 Disposition of funds and fees.
- Section 2-11-102 Applicability of laws relative to inspection, suspension from sale, seizure, etc.
- Section 2-11-103 Violations of article.
- Section 2-11-11 Violations of standards; disposition of fines and fees.
- Section 2-11-120 Definitions.
- Section 2-11-121 Labeling requirements - Generally.
- Section 2-11-122 Labeling requirements - Use of "imitation" and "honey."
- Section 2-11-123 Penalty.
- Section 2-11-2 Marketing in bulk or ungraded.
- Section 2-11-3 Powers of commissioner and board.
- Section 2-11-30 Short title.
- Section 2-11-31 Definitions.
- Section 2-11-32 Administration of article.
- Section 2-11-33 Requirements as to advertisement or labeling for sale of catfish products generally.
- Section 2-11-34 Information to be provided to persons, firms, etc., to whom catfish products distributed or sold for resale by distributors, processors, etc.
- Section 2-11-35 Promulgation, amendment, etc., of rules or regulations by commissioner.
- Section 2-11-36 Publication by commissioner of information as to sale, etc., of catfish products.
- Section 2-11-37 Cooperation, etc., of commissioner with state or federal agencies, etc.
- Section 2-11-38 Proceedings for enforcement of provisions of chapter and rules or regulations promulgated thereunder generally.
- Section 2-11-39 Suspension from sale, seizure and condemnation of catfish sold in violation of provisions of article.
- Section 2-11-4 Date standards become effective; information concerning standards.
- Section 2-11-40 Penalty for violations of provisions of article for which no civil penalty provided.
- Section 2-11-45 Weighing procedures; printed ticket.
- Section 2-11-5 Federal standards may be adopted; cooperation with federal government.
- Section 2-11-50 Article not applicable to saltwater fish and seafood.
- Section 2-11-51 Commissioner authorized to make rules and regulations.
- Section 2-11-52 Establishment and alteration of grades and standards.
- Section 2-11-53 Adoption of brands, labels or trademarks; application for use; revocation or suspension of right to use.
- Section 2-11-54 Publicity as to establishment of grades, etc.
- Section 2-11-55 Unauthorized use of brand or label.
- Section 2-11-56 Inspection of farm products and fish; certificate.
- Section 2-11-57 Right of entry; samples; obstructing commissioner, etc., in performance of duty.
- Section 2-11-58 Disposition of fees and charges.
- Section 2-11-59 Article cumulative.
- Section 2-11-6 Designation and licensing of inspectors; duties; fees; unlawful acts.
- Section 2-11-7 Certificate as evidence.
- Section 2-11-70 Definitions.
- Section 2-11-71 Declaration of purpose.
- Section 2-11-72 Official grades; issuance of certificates of inspection.
- Section 2-11-73 Labeling requirements.
- Section 2-11-74 Inspection certificate required.
- Section 2-11-75 Compulsory inspection and labeling in certain areas.
- Section 2-11-76 Administration and enforcement; powers of commissioner; fees.
- Section 2-11-77 Rules and regulations.
- Section 2-11-78 Penalty.
- Section 2-11-79 Injunction.
- Section 2-11-8 Rules and regulations.
- Section 2-11-9 Bonds of employees and inspectors.
- Section 2-11-90 Commissioner's duties.
- Section 2-11-91 State Board of Agriculture and Industries' powers.
- Section 2-11-92 Stations for inspection; grade certificates.
- Section 2-11-93 Designation of inspectors to grade grain; interest in grain warehouse or elevator.
- Section 2-11-94 Inspector's certificate of authority.
- Section 2-11-95 Sale without certificate of grade.
- Section 2-11-96 Grading by samples.
- Section 2-11-97 Appeal from grading.
- Section 2-11-98 Publication of grain standards.
- Section 2-11-99 Apparatus for testing and grading.
Chapter 12 — EGGS.
- Section 2-12-1 Definitions.
- Section 2-12-10 Inspections of buildings, vehicles, records, etc.; penalty for failure to pay inspection fee or affix labels.
- Section 2-12-11 Offenses; disposition of fines.
- Section 2-12-12 Injunction.
- Section 2-12-2 Sale requirements.
- Section 2-12-3 Grades, standards and weight classes.
- Section 2-12-4 Permits for sale of eggs required; permit fee; delinquency penalty; revocation of permits and appeals therefrom.
- Section 2-12-5 Sales between wholesale dealers.
- Section 2-12-6 Exemptions.
- Section 2-12-7 Furnishing duplicate copies of invoices to Department of Agriculture and Industries.
- Section 2-12-8 Administration and enforcement of chapter; rules and regulations.
- Section 2-12-9 Suspension from sale and seizure; cost of inspection and grading after suspension.
Chapter 13 — MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS.
- Section 2-13-1 Definitions.
- Section 2-13-10 Use of standard test required.
- Section 2-13-11 Ice cream defined and standardized.
- Section 2-13-110 Short title.
- Section 2-13-111 Legislative declaration and findings.
- Section 2-13-112 Definitions.
- Section 2-13-113 Activities under article not in restraint of trade.
- Section 2-13-114 Referendum on assessment of milk producers and handlers.
- Section 2-13-115 Notice of referendum; amount of assessment; mail ballot; proof of eligibility of bulk tank unit to vote.
- Section 2-13-116 Supervision of referendum; expenses.
- Section 2-13-117 Statewide basis of referendum; question.
- Section 2-13-118 Collection of assessment if voted on.
- Section 2-13-119 Call for another referendum.
- Section 2-13-12 Adulterated ice cream.
- Section 2-13-120 Publication of referendum information; notice.
- Section 2-13-121 Ballots; poll holders; declaration of results.
- Section 2-13-122 Vote of cooperative association as roll of members; eligibility of cooperative association to vote; notification of intent to vote.
- Section 2-13-123 Collection of assessment; enforcement.
- Section 2-13-124 Refund of assessment paid by dissatisfied bulk tank unit; transfer of funds to National Dairy Board.
- Section 2-13-125 Statement of amounts collected.
- Section 2-13-13 Misbranded ice cream.
- Section 2-13-14 Requirements relative to milk and cream tests.
- Section 2-13-15 Annual reports of creameries, milk plants, etc.
- Section 2-13-16 Imitation butter and imitation cheese defined.
- Section 2-13-17 Substitutes for butter and cheese - Required stamping or marking on containers.
- Section 2-13-18 Substitutes for butter and cheese - Statement required to accompany sale; transportation through state.
- Section 2-13-19 Substitutes for butter and cheese - Possession of substitutes; use of certain words or representations in sale or advertisement.
- Section 2-13-2 Purpose of article; power of board.
- Section 2-13-20 Substitutes for butter and cheese - Sale of substitutes tending to deceive public.
- Section 2-13-21 Renovated butter.
- Section 2-13-22 Applicability of laws relative to inspection, suspension from sale, seizure, etc.
- Section 2-13-4 Adding or blending fat or oil with milk or cream.
- Section 2-13-5 Sanitation of premises and utensils.
- Section 2-13-6 Utensils to be cleaned by purchaser.
- Section 2-13-7 Milk from diseased cows; unsanitary premises or utensils.
- Section 2-13-8 Businesses for which permit from commissioner required; duration; application; filing fee.
- Section 2-13-80 Purpose of article.
- Section 2-13-81 Cooperation among state agencies.
- Section 2-13-84 Milk transported into Alabama.
- Section 2-13-86 Permits issued by commissioner on semiannual basis; suspension or revocation.
- Section 2-13-87 Issuance and revocation of permit.
- Section 2-13-89 Seizure of milk in transit.
- Section 2-13-9 License for operation of testing apparatus.
- Section 2-13-90 Appeal from order or action of commissioner.
- Section 2-13-91 Powers of state and local boards of health not restricted.
- Section 2-13-92 Right of entry of commissioner; investigations and inspections; examination of records; resisting or interfering with commissioner.
- Section 2-13-93 Rules and regulations.
- Section 2-13-94 Violation a misdemeanor.
Chapter 13A — Southern Dairy Compact
- Section 2-13A-1 Southern Dairy Compact.
- Section 2-13A-2 Appointment of members to the Southern Dairy Compact Commission.
Chapter 14 — HONEYBEES AND APIARIES.
- Section 2-14-1 Definitions.
- Section 2-14-10 Quarantining of apiary or colony of honeybees infected with contagious or infectious disease, etc.; moving of quarantined bees, supplies or equipment.
- Section 2-14-11 Destruction of diseased bees, supplies or equipment.
- Section 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.; enfo
- Section 2-14-13 Rules and regulations.
- Section 2-14-14 Designation of State Apiarist; powers thereof.
- Section 2-14-15 Penalties for violations of provisions of chapter, rules or regulations, etc.
- Section 2-14-2 Purpose of chapter.
- Section 2-14-3 Registration of colonies, bee yards, and apiaries; disposition of fees and fines.
- Section 2-14-4 Honeybees shipped or moved into state to be accompanied by certificate of inspection; packaging requirements for shipment or movement of honeybees into state generally; shipment or move
- Section 2-14-5 Shipment, movement, etc., into state of used beekeeping equipment or supplies.
- Section 2-14-6 Shipment, movement, etc., of used beekeeping equipment or appliances without permit from Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries.
- Section 2-14-7 Owners, etc., to mark used hive-bodies and supers; marks, etc., to be approved by State Apiarist.
- Section 2-14-8 Preparation and maintenance of county maps of apiary locations.
- Section 2-14-9 Eradication or control of contagious and infectious diseases of honeybees; inspection; fees; transfer of honeybees to hives with movable frames.
Chapter 15 — LIVESTOCK.
- Section 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 collectio
- Section 2-15-110 Inhumane handling or handling in violation of article prohibited.
- Section 2-15-111 Conveyances used to transport livestock to proceed to destination without delay; notice to owner of livestock of breakdown.
- Section 2-15-112 Construction of conveyances used for transporting of livestock.
- Section 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 enf
- 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 perm
- Section 2-15-115 Short title.
- Section 2-15-116 Purpose.
- Section 2-15-117 Charter required for conduct of public livestock business.
- Section 2-15-118 Definitions.
- Section 2-15-119 Creation of public livestock board; membership and duties of board; chairman; ex officio members.
- Section 2-15-120 Terms of members; power to make bylaws, rules, and regulations; per diem allowance and travel expenses.
- Section 2-15-121 Application for charter; information required; fee.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-15-123 Public livestock markets pre-existing this article; non-transferability of charter.
- Section 2-15-124 Disposition of fees.
- Section 2-15-125 Lapse of charter upon transfer of business or failure to pay licensing fees; "transfer" defined.
- Section 2-15-126 Amendments to charter; application and notice; when application required.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-15-130 Short title.
- Section 2-15-131 Definitions.
- Section 2-15-132 Dealer license required; denial or revocation of license; appeal.
- Section 2-15-133 Bonds of dealers generally; bond equivalents; furnishing of financial statements and reports, maintenance of books and records, etc., by dealers; requirement as to payment for livesto
- Section 2-15-134 Acceptance of bonds given under federal Packers and Stockyards Act.
- Section 2-15-135 Promulgation of rules and regulations for implementation of article.
- Section 2-15-136 Penalty for violations of provisions of article; injunctive proceedings to restrain operation by dealer in violation of provisions of article.
- Section 2-15-137 Applicability of article.
- Section 2-15-138 Provisions of article cumulative and supplemental to Article 3 of chapter.
- Section 2-15-150 Definitions.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-15-152 When commissioner to invite cooperation of federal government in arrest or eradication of disease within state.
- Section 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 an
- Section 2-15-154 Transportation of livestock within or from quarantined districts.
- Section 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 st
- Section 2-15-156 Cleaning, disinfecting, etc., of quarantined livestock or places by owners, etc., upon receipt of notice from State Veterinarian, etc.
- Section 2-15-157 Cleaning and disinfecting of vehicles used in transporting animals.
- Section 2-15-158 Right of entry of State Veterinarian, livestock inspectors, etc.; interference with execution of duties, etc., by State Veterinarian, livestock inspectors, etc.
- Section 2-15-159 Permitting livestock to run at large in quarantined district.
- Section 2-15-160 Commissioner authorized to destroy animals or materials affected by or exposed to disease and indemnify owners thereof.
- Section 2-15-161 Diseased animals to be appraised prior to slaughter.
- Section 2-15-162 Reappraisal of animals.
- Section 2-15-163 Appraisal of exposed animals whose flesh can be saved for food; payment of salvage value, etc., to owner thereof.
- Section 2-15-164 Basis for appraisal of animals.
- Section 2-15-165 Appraisal of materials to be destroyed.
- Section 2-15-166 Reporting of appraisals - Animals.
- Section 2-15-167 Reporting of appraisals - Materials.
- Section 2-15-168 Destruction of condemned animals and materials and disposition thereof.
- Section 2-15-169 Sales of exposed animals.
- Section 2-15-170 Promulgation of rules and regulations for control and eradication of infectious, contagious, or communicable livestock diseases by commissioner.
- Section 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
- Section 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.
- Section 2-15-173 Payment of expenses of suppression or eradication of livestock diseases and administration of article.
- Section 2-15-174 Penalty for violations of article or rules or regulations of department, commissioner, etc.
- Section 2-15-190 Purpose of article.
- Section 2-15-191 Adoption and establishment of calfhood vaccination program by state board.
- Section 2-15-192 Establishment of disease control program by state board.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-15-194 Cooperation with federal agencies.
- Section 2-15-195 Expenditure of general appropriations for conduct of disease control program and indemnification of owners of cattle condemned, slaughtered or destroyed.
- Section 2-15-196 Penalty for violations of rules and regulations promulgated by state board.
- Section 2-15-197 Article cumulative.
- Section 2-15-2 Payment of indemnification to owners of cattle slaughtered under program for eradication of tuberculosis, paratuberculosis or Bang's disease.
- Section 2-15-20 Definitions.
- Section 2-15-21 Registration of brands by livestock owners; fees; certificate of registration.
- Section 2-15-210 Establishment, conduct and maintenance of swine disease diagnostic laboratory by department; expenditure of funds appropriated therefor.
- Section 2-15-211 Feeding of garbage to swine.
- Section 2-15-22 Admissibility of certificate of registration in civil actions or criminal proceedings as to title or right of possession.
- Section 2-15-23 Renewal of brands; effect of failure to renew brand.
- Section 2-15-230 Definitions.
- Section 2-15-231 Possession, sale, etc., of hog cholera virus.
- Section 2-15-232 Sale of swine infected with or exposed to hog cholera.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-15-234 Appropriation and expenditure of funds by counties for hog cholera eradication programs; employment of inspectors, etc.
- Section 2-15-235 Commissioner charged with execution and enforcement of subdivision; promulgation of rules and regulations by commissioner.
- Section 2-15-236 Penalties for violations of provisions of subdivision.
- Section 2-15-24 Furnishing, etc., of forms for registration, reregistration and transfer of brands by department.
- Section 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 inte
- Section 2-15-250 Department to acquire anti-hog cholera serum and other approved immunizing agents.
- Section 2-15-251 Distribution of anti-hog cholera serum and other immunizing agents by department generally; payment of cost of inoculating swine.
- Section 2-15-252 Hog cholera virus not to be purchased or distributed by department.
- Section 2-15-253 Distribution of anti-hog cholera serum and other immunizing agents by department to owners of commercial garbage-fed swine, etc.
- Section 2-15-254 Making of false representation for purpose of securing anti-hog cholera serum or other immunizing agents.
- Section 2-15-255 Serum Fund.
- Section 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
- Section 2-15-257 Appropriation.
- Section 2-15-26 Disposition of fees collected for registration, transfer, etc., of brands, etc.
- Section 2-15-27 Records required to be maintained by operators of livestock markets, livestock hide dealers, etc.
- Section 2-15-270 Adoption of rules and regulations for control of manufacture, sale, etc., of hog cholera vaccines, serums, etc., by state board authorized.
- Section 2-15-271 Effective date of rules and regulations; notice to veterinarians, county agricultural extension chairmen, manufacturers, etc., of rules.
- Section 2-15-272 Rules and regulations to have force and effect of law; violations of rules or regulations deemed misdemeanors.
- Section 2-15-273 Administration and enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Section 2-15-274 Subdivision cumulative; repeal of conflicting laws.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-15-29 Prohibited acts.
- Section 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 er
- Section 2-15-291 State aid to counties for payment of expenses of tick eradication.
- Section 2-15-292 Counties to provide and maintain required number of dipping vats and chemicals, etc., required therefor.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-15-294 Appointment, commissioning and supervision of inspectors; inspectors to be paid by counties.
- Section 2-15-295 Dipping of cattle in tick infested or quarantined ranges, farms, etc.
- Section 2-15-296 Dipping of horses, mules, or asses kept in tick infested lots, ranges, etc.
- Section 2-15-297 Stray cattle, equine, or equidae found on quarantined or tick infested ranges, pastures, etc.; condemnation and sale; redemption.
- Section 2-15-298 Ticky cattle, equine, or equidae prohibited from entering state.
- Section 2-15-299 Inspectors provided in counties released from quarantine; disinfection of reinfested county.
- Section 2-15-3 Butchers to maintain records as to cows, etc., butchered; inspection of records.
- Section 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
- Section 2-15-310 Purpose of article.
- Section 2-15-311 Filing of statement with commissioner by owner of sire charging service fee.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-15-313 Fee for certificate.
- Section 2-15-314 Lien of owner of sire obtaining certificate under provisions of article.
- Section 2-15-315 Enforcement of lien.
- Section 2-15-316 Annual report of commissioner as to certificates issued, etc.
- Section 2-15-317 Obtaining certificate by false pretense; giving false pedigree.
- Section 2-15-4 No implied warranty that livestock disease free.
- Section 2-15-40 "Dealer" defined.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-15-42 Forfeiture of dealer's permit.
- Section 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
- Section 2-15-45 Promulgation of rules and regulations as to conduct, management and operation of business of dealers.
- Section 2-15-46 Violation of provisions of article deemed misdemeanor.
- Section 2-15-47 Applicability of provisions of article.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-15-60 Definitions.
- Section 2-15-61 Permits required for operation of livestock markets; applications for permits; issuance; revocation; appeals from denial or revocation of permits.
- Section 2-15-62 Livestock market permit fees; use and disclosure of information pertaining to amount or volume of business.
- Section 2-15-63 Bonds of livestock market operators.
- Section 2-15-64 Equipment and facilities required for markets; promulgation of rules and regulations by commissioner as to operation of markets generally.
- Section 2-15-65 Issuance and disposition of bills of sale by markets; information to be shown on bills of sale.
- Section 2-15-66 Livestock market operators selling livestock at auction not to permit purchase of livestock, etc., by owners, officers, employees, etc., of market.
- Section 2-15-67 Commissioner to require markets to carry insurance on livestock accepted for sale.
- Section 2-15-68 Rules and regulations for implementation of division.
- Section 2-15-69 Right of entry and inspection by commissioner, State Veterinarian, etc.; interference with performance of duties by commissioner, State Veterinarian, etc.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-15-71 Purchase, etc., of livestock on public road, etc., within 2,500 feet of public livestock market.
- Section 2-15-80 Purpose of division.
- Section 2-15-81 Definitions.
- Section 2-15-82 Livestock market reporting requirements; provision of list of licensed dealers by Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries.
- Section 2-15-83 Inspection of records by commissioner, inspectors, etc.
- Section 2-15-84 Promulgation of rules and regulations by commissioner.
- Section 2-15-85 Penalty for violation of division; procedure to deny or revoke permit and restrain or enjoin operation of livestock market.
- Section 2-15-86 Construction of division.
- Section 2-15-90 "Livestock market" defined.
- Section 2-15-91 Permit required for operation of scales at livestock market; livestock not to be sold by weight at livestock market unless weighed by permittee.
- Section 2-15-92 Permit to be obtained from commissioner; duration; permit fee.
- Section 2-15-93 Bond of permittee.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-15-95 Public weighmasters exempt from provisions of division; livestock markets employing public weighmasters not required to employ permittees.
- Section 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.
Chapter 16 — POULTRY GENERALLY.
- Section 2-16-1 Definitions.
- Section 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 au
- Section 2-16-20 Establishment, conduct and maintenance of poultry disease diagnostic laboratories.
- Section 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
- Section 2-16-22 Expenditure of funds appropriated for purpose of carrying out provisions of division.
- Section 2-16-23 Legislative declaration as to serious nature of avian influenza; penalty for violation of laws regarding prevention, etc., of avian influenza.
- Section 2-16-3 Permit required; refusal or revocation of permit; appeal and review.
- Section 2-16-4 Requirements for baby chicks, turkey poults and hatching eggs sold or offered for sale.
- Section 2-16-40 Purpose of division.
- Section 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
- Section 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 inspect
- Section 2-16-5 Requirements for baby chicks, turkey poults and hatching eggs shipped or brought into state.
- Section 2-16-6 Maintenance of records by public hatcheries and chick dealers or jobbers.
- Section 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 par
- Section 2-16-9 Violations of provisions of article or rules or regulations promulgated thereunder deemed misdemeanors; disposition of fines.
Chapter 17 — MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTION.
- Section 2-17-1 Definitions.
- Section 2-17-10 Labeling of cans, pots, tins, etc., in which inspected meat, meat food products, or poultry food products sealed, enclosed, etc.; establishment of definitions and standards of identity
- Section 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 i
- Section 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 wh
- Section 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.
- Section 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 stat
- Section 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
- Section 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.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-17-19 Condemnation proceedings generally; disposition of condemned animals or articles; payment of costs, fees and expenses, etc.
- Section 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.
- Section 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, mislabele
- Section 2-17-21 Promulgation, approval, adoption, amendment, etc., of regulations for implementation of chapter generally; issuance, etc., of temporary orders of commissioner.
- Section 2-17-22 Promulgation of regulations as to storage and handling of carcasses, meats, etc.
- Section 2-17-23 Classes of persons, firms, etc., required to maintain records; examination, etc., of records, facilities and inventories.
- Section 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 c
- Section 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; cooper
- Section 2-17-26 Meat and Poultry Inspection Advisory Council.
- Section 2-17-27 Exemption of certain activities from provisions of chapter by commissioner; applicability of certain provisions of chapter.
- Section 2-17-28 Exemption of meat, etc., inspected and passed by United States Department of Agriculture.
- Section 2-17-29 Applicability of chapter to persons, firms, etc., regulated under federal Meat Inspection Act and federal Poultry Products Inspection Act.
- Section 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 carcas
- Section 2-17-30 Jurisdiction and prosecution of injunctive proceedings under chapter or regulations promulgated thereunder.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-17-32 Interference with person engaged in performance of official duties under chapter, etc.
- Section 2-17-33 Failure to attend and testify, answer lawful inquiry or produce documentary evidence in obedience to subpoena, etc., of commissioner.
- Section 2-17-34 Making, etc., of false statements or entries in reports, accounts, etc.; mutilation, alteration, etc., of documentary evidence, etc.
- Section 2-17-35 Forfeiture by persons, firms, etc., upon failure to file annual or special reports as required by commissioner.
- Section 2-17-36 Disclosure by state officer or employee of information obtained by commissioner without proper authority.
- Section 2-17-37 Penalties for violations of chapter; commissioner not required to report minor violations of chapter for prosecution, etc.
- Section 2-17-38 Construction of chapter.
- Section 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 ca
- Section 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.
- Section 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 identificati
- Section 2-17-7 Registration of persons, firms, etc., buying, selling, transporting, etc., dead, dying, disabled, diseased, etc., cattle, sheep, poultry, carcasses, etc.
- Section 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
- Section 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
Chapter 17A — RABBIT MEAT AND RABBIT MEAT FOOD PRODUCTS.
- Section 2-17A-1 Slaughtering, processing, inspection, etc., of domestic rabbits in compliance with chapter.
- Section 2-17A-2 Promulgation of rules and regulations by Board of Agriculture and Industries; minimum standards for rules and regulations.
- Section 2-17A-3 Contracts for inspection services by Department of Agriculture and Industries; fees for inspection services.
- Section 2-17A-4 Inspections voluntary unless otherwise provided by Congress; other statutes relative to inspections not affected by chapter.
- Section 2-17A-5 Expenditure of available funds; authority to contract with federal government.
Chapter 18 — POULTRY MEAT GRADING.
- Section 2-18-1 Promulgation of rules and regulations for grading at poultry slaughtering, dressing or processing plants or establishments by state board.
- Section 2-18-2 Inspection at poultry slaughtering, dressing and processing establishments.
- Section 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.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-19-10 Failure of cotton broker, etc., to pay for cotton purchased and disposed of.
- Section 2-19-100 Definitions.
- Section 2-19-101 Required.
- Section 2-19-102 Application; fee.
- Section 2-19-103 Registration of applicant by commissioner.
- Section 2-19-104 Duration of registration.
- Section 2-19-105 Publication, etc., by commissioner of list of registered cotton buyers.
- Section 2-19-106 Disposition of funds.
- Section 2-19-11 Fraudulent packing or baling of cotton.
- Section 2-19-12 Exhibition of false samples of cotton, etc.
- Section 2-19-120 Legislative findings and purpose.
- Section 2-19-121 Definitions.
- Section 2-19-122 Cooperative programs authorized.
- Section 2-19-123 Entry of premises; eradication activities; inspections.
- Section 2-19-124 Reports of cotton growers required.
- Section 2-19-125 Quarantine.
- Section 2-19-126 Authority to designate elimination zones; authority to prohibit planting of cotton and to require participation in eradication program.
- Section 2-19-127 Authority for destruction or treatment of cotton in elimination zones; when compensation payable.
- Section 2-19-128 Authority to promulgate appropriate regulations.
- Section 2-19-129 Penalties.
- Section 2-19-13 Removal, etc., from state of cotton subject to purchase money lien.
- Section 2-19-130 Certification by board of cotton growers' organization authorized; requirements.
- Section 2-19-131 Certification; revocation.
- Section 2-19-132 Cotton growers assessment referendum authorized; assessments generally.
- Section 2-19-133 Conduct of referendum.
- Section 2-19-134 Subsequent referendums.
- Section 2-19-135 Failure to pay assessments.
- Section 2-19-14 Removal from bale of cotton, etc., of ginner's tag.
- Section 2-19-15 Ginners to maintain registers of cotton ginned; contents and inspection thereof.
- Section 2-19-16 Marking, tagging, etc., of cotton by ginners.
- Section 2-19-17 Charging of different price for ginning, etc., cotton to person selling seed therefrom to ginner.
- Section 2-19-18 Violation of laws as to classification, stapling or sampling of cotton.
- Section 2-19-19 Replacement, etc., of cotton removed from warehouse for reweighing, resampling or examining upon rejection by purchaser, etc.
- Section 2-19-2 Corporations, etc., operating, etc., places for storing, weighing or dealing in cotton to maintain records of bale cotton weighed, etc.
- Section 2-19-20 Removal of cotton from bale for sampling.
- Section 2-19-21 Removal of cotton from place where sold prior to weighing without consent of seller.
- Section 2-19-22 Implied warranty as to packing of cotton.
- Section 2-19-23 Ginneries to keep lint cotton and cotton seed and lots of cotton separate upon request of owners.
- Section 2-19-24 Liability of ginneries for failure to comply with provisions of Section 2-19-23.
- Section 2-19-25 Applicability of provisions of Sections 2-19-23 and 2-19-24.
- Section 2-19-26 Applicability of laws relative to inspection, suspension from sale, seizure, etc.
- Section 2-19-3 Mutilation, etc., of marks, brands, etc., on cotton or concealment of cotton by ginners, warehouse proprietors, etc.
- Section 2-19-4 Appropriation of cotton from bale, etc., by factor, commission merchant, etc., having custody thereof.
- Section 2-19-40 Maintenance of record book as to purchases, etc., by persons trafficking in seed cotton - Required generally.
- Section 2-19-41 Maintenance of record book as to purchases, etc., by persons trafficking in seed cotton - Exceptions.
- Section 2-19-42 Effect of failure to maintain record book.
- Section 2-19-43 Purchase of seed cotton from person other than owner, etc., of land on which same grown.
- Section 2-19-5 Taking of cotton from bale without consent of owner, consignee, etc.
- Section 2-19-6 Conversion, etc., of cotton samples.
- Section 2-19-60 Purpose of article.
- Section 2-19-61 Permit required; fee and delinquency penalty.
- Section 2-19-62 Promulgation of rules and regulations by commissioner.
- Section 2-19-63 Enforcement of rules and regulations, etc.; denial or revocation of permits.
- Section 2-19-64 Operation of gin without permit.
- Section 2-19-7 Buying or receiving cotton taken from bale without consent of owner, consignee, etc.
- Section 2-19-8 Opening, sampling, etc., of bale of cotton without consent of owner, consignee, etc.
- Section 2-19-80 Cotton standards of United States adopted.
- Section 2-19-81 Grade of cotton to be indicated by names, designations, etc., used in official standards.
- Section 2-19-82 Cotton to be classed on request of storer.
- Section 2-19-83 Admissibility in evidence of certificate of classification of cotton.
- Section 2-19-9 Failure of purchaser of cotton to maintain record as to name of seller, etc.
Chapter 20 — CORN, OATS, RYE, WHEAT, BARLEY AND COTTON SEED HULLS.
- Section 2-20-1 Size, marking, etc., of sacks, bags, etc., in which corn, oats, rye, cotton seed hulls, etc., to be sold generally.
- Section 2-20-2 Sale of corn, oats, rye, cotton seed hulls, etc., in quantities other than prescribed by Section 2-20-1 generally.
- Section 2-20-3 Sale of corn, oats, rye, cotton seed hulls, etc., in bulk; sale of grains or cereals by producers or growers thereof.
- Section 2-20-4 Sale of mill oats or adulterated corn, oats, rye, etc.; seizure of adulterated corn, oats, rye, etc., generally.
- Section 2-20-5 Sale of barley, oats, etc., bleached with sulphur fumes; seizure of same generally.
- Section 2-20-6 Applicability of laws relative to inspection, suspension from sale, seizure, etc.
Chapter 21 — COMMERCIAL FEEDS.
- Section 2-21-16 Short title.
- Section 2-21-17 Definitions.
- Section 2-21-18 Enforcing official.
- Section 2-21-19 Licensing.
- Section 2-21-20 Labeling.
- Section 2-21-21 Misbranding.
- Section 2-21-22 Adulteration.
- Section 2-21-23 Prohibited acts.
- Section 2-21-24 Inspection fee; quarterly statement; disposition of fees; overpayments.
- Section 2-21-25 Rules and regulations.
- Section 2-21-26 Inspection, sampling and analysis.
- Section 2-21-27 Stop sale orders, seizure and condemnation.
- Section 2-21-28 Short weight.
- Section 2-21-29 Feed deficiency penalties.
- Section 2-21-30 Recovery of short weight and feed deficiency penalties.
- Section 2-21-31 Penalties for violations of chapter or rules and regulations; injunctive relief; warning notices.
- Section 2-21-32 Protection of trade secrets.
- Section 2-21-33 Cooperation with other entities.
- Section 2-21-34 Publication of certain information.
Chapter 22 — FERTILIZER.
- Section 2-22-1 Short title.
- Section 2-22-10 Furnishing of semiannual tonnage reports by licensees.
- Section 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 acti
- Section 2-22-12 Proceedings upon determination of deficiency in guaranteed primary plant nutrients in commercial fertilizers - Generally.
- Section 2-22-13 Proceedings upon determination of deficiency in guaranteed primary plant nutrients in commercial fertilizers - Legal actions for recovery of penalty.
- Section 2-22-14 Ascertainment and publication of fair market values of nitrogen, available phosphorus and soluble potassium in commercial fertilizers.
- Section 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 minimu
- Section 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
- Section 2-22-17 Sale, offer for sale or distribution of adulterated commercial fertilizers; when commercial fertilizers deemed adulterated.
- Section 2-22-18 Penalty for manufacture of commercial fertilizer short in weight.
- Section 2-22-19 Annual publications.
- Section 2-22-2 Definitions.
- Section 2-22-20 Rules and regulations.
- Section 2-22-21 Suspension from sale, seizure and condemnation of commercial fertilizers not in compliance with chapter or rules or regulations promulgated thereunder.
- Section 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 t
- Section 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.
- Section 2-22-3 Administration of chapter.
- Section 2-22-4 Fertilizer dealer permit required; relation to Section 2-22-5.
- Section 2-22-5 Licenses for sale of commercial fertilizer.
- Section 2-22-6 Cancellation or refusal of licenses.
- Section 2-22-7 Labeling of commercial fertilizers.
- Section 2-22-8 Licensing and labeling requirements for sale of soil conditioners and soil amendments.
- Section 2-22-9 Inspection fee; monthly statement; collection fee; disposition of fees; overpayments; examination, review, audit of sales records.
Chapter 23 — AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS.
- Section 2-23-1 Short title.
- Section 2-23-10 Suspension from sale, seizure and condemnation of agricultural liming materials offered or exposed for sale in violation of chapter, etc.
- Section 2-23-11 Violations of chapter or rules or regulations promulgated thereunder deemed misdemeanors.
- Section 2-23-2 Definitions.
- Section 2-23-3 Permit required for manufacturing or distribution; fees.
- Section 2-23-4 Requirements as to labeling generally; false or misleading statements on package labels; delivery slips, etc., prohibited.
- Section 2-23-5 Inspection fee; tonnage report.
- Section 2-23-6 Inspection, sampling, analysis, etc., of agricultural liming materials by commissioner; right of entry upon public or private premises, etc., of commissioner.
- Section 2-23-7 Assessment of penalties against manufacturers, distributors, etc., for deficiencies in agricultural liming materials.
- Section 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 material
- Section 2-23-9 Rules and regulations.
Chapter 24 — SOIL-TESTING LABORATORIES.
- Section 2-24-1 Purpose of chapter.
- Section 2-24-2 Approval and certification.
- Section 2-24-3 Promulgation of rules and regulations as to procedures, methods, standards, etc., for soil-testing laboratories.
- Section 2-24-4 Certification of soil-testing laboratories not mandatory; agricultural soil-testing laboratory of Auburn University not affected by article.
- Section 2-24-5 Making of false or fraudulent representations as to approval and certification by commissioner.
Chapter 25 — PLANTS AND TREES.
- Section 2-25-1 Definitions.
- Section 2-25-10 Introduction into state of live plant pests, etc., or specimens of disease injurious to plants; special permit.
- Section 2-25-11 Common carriers, etc., not to accept for shipment or deliver nursery stock, etc., without official tags, etc.
- Section 2-25-12 Common carriers not to be liable for damages for refusal to receive, deliver, etc., boxes, packages without official tags, etc.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-25-13.1 Sale of plants or nursery stock which is not viable unlawful; "viable" defined.
- Section 2-25-14 Sale, carriage, shipment, etc., of nursery stock by nurserymen or dealers.
- Section 2-25-15 Importation, sale, possession, etc., of fruits, nuts, etc., infested or infected with plant pests or noxious weeds likely to cause damage.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-25-16 Throwing cuttings, prunings, etc., into public roads, fields, etc.; destruction of cuttings, prunings, etc., containing plant pests or noxious weeds.
- Section 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 treatmen
- Section 2-25-17.2 Procedures for fumigation or treatment of infested plants, etc.
- Section 2-25-18 Appeals to state board from findings or orders of commissioner.
- Section 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 dep
- Section 2-25-19.2 Acts of officials, agents, employees, etc., deemed those of principal as well as of individual.
- Section 2-25-2 Purposes of article.
- Section 2-25-20 Promulgation of rules and regulations of board or commissioner; admissibility in evidence thereof.
- Section 2-25-21 Review of rules or regulations by board.
- Section 2-25-22 Violations of article, rules and regulations, notice or order; forgery, etc., of certificates, etc.
- Section 2-25-3 Power and duty of commissioner as to protection of agricultural and horticultural interests from plant pests and noxious weeds generally.
- Section 2-25-4 Power and duty of board as to protection of agricultural and horticultural interests from plant pests and noxious weeds generally.
- Section 2-25-40 Delivery of fruit trees of different kind, variety, etc., than sold.
- Section 2-25-41 Limitation period for prosecutions under Section 2-25-40.
- Section 2-25-42 Sale, etc., of falsely named seeds, trees, plants, etc.
- Section 2-25-5 Exercise of quarantine powers of board by commissioner.
- Section 2-25-6 Inspection certificate required for nurserymen and dealers in nursery stock; fees.
- Section 2-25-8 When commissioner may refuse, recall or revoke inspection certificates.
- Section 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 offi
Chapter 26 — SEEDS.
- Section 2-26-1 Definitions.
- Section 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,
- Section 2-26-11 Prohibited acts.
- Section 2-26-12 Suspension from sale, seizure and condemnation of articles not in compliance with provisions of article.
- Section 2-26-13 Violation of provisions of article or rules or regulations promulgated hereunder deemed misdemeanor.
- Section 2-26-14 Exemptions from article.
- Section 2-26-2 Powers and duties of commissioner generally.
- Section 2-26-3 Promulgation of rules and regulations by state board.
- Section 2-26-30 Promulgation of rules and regulations for removal, etc., of fungi and noxious weeds from seeds and small grains by commissioner.
- Section 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 sam
- Section 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 prom
- Section 2-26-4 Establishment of seed division and testing laboratory; powers and duties thereof; enforcement of rules and regulations as to sale or distribution of tree or shrub seed.
- Section 2-26-5 Annual permit fees.
- Section 2-26-50 Adoption and registration of symbols of identification or certification of foundation seed, seeds or plant parts.
- Section 2-26-51 Use of symbols by persons, associations, etc., other than associations registering same; violations of provisions of article deemed misdemeanors.
- Section 2-26-52 Cooperation of Department of Agriculture and Industries and Agricultural Extension Service and Experiment Station of Auburn University.
- Section 2-26-6 Injunctive proceedings to restrain persons selling, processing, cleaning, etc., seed without permit.
- Section 2-26-7 Requirements as to labeling of containers in which seed sold, distributed, etc.
- Section 2-26-70 Purpose of article.
- Section 2-26-71 Creation of Seed Investigation and Arbitration Committee; composition; qualifications, appointment and terms of office of members; officers; meetings generally.
- Section 2-26-72 Compensation and expenses of members of committee.
- Section 2-26-73 Duties of committee; calling of meetings of committee.
- Section 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.
- Section 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.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-26-8 Analyses and interpretations of seeds.
- Section 2-26-9 Requirements as to certification, etc., of hybrid seed corn sold or offered for sale.
Chapter 27 — PESTICIDES.
- Section 2-27-1 Short title.
- Section 2-27-10 License to sell.
- Section 2-27-11 Use permits.
- Section 2-27-12 Sampling and inspection.
- Section 2-27-13 Deficiencies in analysis.
- Section 2-27-14 Prohibited acts.
- Section 2-27-15 Suspension from sale, seizure and condemnation.
- Section 2-27-16 Penalty for violation of article; injunctions.
- Section 2-27-2 Definitions.
- Section 2-27-3 Purpose of article.
- Section 2-27-30 Establishment and operation; policy committee and executive committee therefor.
- Section 2-27-31 Location.
- Section 2-27-32 Director.
- Section 2-27-33 Additional powers and authority.
- Section 2-27-4 Administration and enforcement.
- Section 2-27-5 Exceptions to applicability of article.
- Section 2-27-5.1 Local governments prohibited from passing ordinances regulating pesticides.
- Section 2-27-50 Definitions.
- Section 2-27-51 Purpose of article.
- Section 2-27-52 Exceptions to applicability of article.
- Section 2-27-53 License - Required; fees; examination and certification; license restrictions.
- Section 2-27-54 License - Suspension, revocation or modification; appeals from actions of commissioner.
- Section 2-27-55 License - Nonresidents.
- Section 2-27-56 Surety bond or liability insurance.
- Section 2-27-57 Rules and regulations - Generally.
- Section 2-27-58 Rules and regulations - Type, time and method of application of pesticides.
- Section 2-27-59 Rules and regulations - Disposal and handling of pesticides.
- Section 2-27-6 Pesticide Advisory Committee.
- Section 2-27-60 Records and reports.
- Section 2-27-61 Inspections; enforcement of article.
- Section 2-27-62 Penalty for violations of article; injunctions.
- Section 2-27-63 Article deemed cumulative.
- Section 2-27-7 Intergovernmental cooperation and agreements.
- Section 2-27-8 Rules and regulations.
- Section 2-27-9 Registration, application and fees; registration powers of commissioner; appeal and review.
Chapter 28 — ENTOMOLOGY, PLANT PATHOLOGY, HORTICULTURE, FLORICULTURE AND TREE SURGERY.
- Section 2-28-1 Definitions.
- Section 2-28-10.1 Financial responsibility.
- Section 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
- Section 2-28-12 Applicability of chapter.
- Section 2-28-2 Persons engaged in entomological, pathological, horticultural and floricultural and tree surgery work or services to be examined by commissioner.
- Section 2-28-3 Promulgation of rules and regulations to regulate persons engaged in work or services governed by chapter, etc.
- Section 2-28-4 Permits; statements as to training and experience of applicants; examination.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-28-6.1 Certification permit, continuing education; expiration and renewal; disposition of fees.
- Section 2-28-7 Denial or revocation of permits by commissioner and appeals therefrom.
- Section 2-28-8 Regulation of performance of structural pest control work generally.
- Section 2-28-9 Regulation of performance of subterranean termite eradication and control work generally.
Chapter 29 — SALE OF FARM PRODUCE BY COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
- Section 2-29-1 Definitions.
- Section 2-29-10 Regulation by municipalities of sale, etc., of farm products by farmers or other producers thereof.
- Section 2-29-11 Applicability of provisions of chapter.
- Section 2-29-2 Commission merchant's permit required; application for permit; issuance of permit; duration; permit fee.
- Section 2-29-3 Expiration date of permits.
- Section 2-29-4 Bonds of commission merchants; institution of civil actions upon bonds.
- Section 2-29-5 Authorization and grounds for denial or revocation of permits by commissioner.
- Section 2-29-6 Proceedings for review of denial or revocation of permit by commissioner.
- Section 2-29-7 Maintenance of records by commission merchants as to handling, storage or sale of farm products.
- Section 2-29-8 Investigation of applicants and complaints against commission merchants by commissioner; conduct of proceedings as to revocation of permits.
- Section 2-29-9 Prohibited acts.
Chapter 30 — AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXPERIMENTAL AND EXTENSION WORK.
- Section 2-30-1 Creation; operation; director; 1890 administrator.
- Section 2-30-2 Objects, purposes and duties of extension service.
- Section 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.
- Section 2-30-21 Supervision and control of research work.
- Section 2-30-22 Disposition of revenues from sale of timber or forest products, operations of experimental forestry units, etc.
- Section 2-30-23 Appropriation of funds by counties and municipalities; receipt of donations from counties, municipalities, individuals, etc.
- Section 2-30-24 Authorization and procedure for condemnation of lands for experimental work in forestry.
- Section 2-30-3 Appointment, discharge, and compensation of employees.
- Section 2-30-4 Appropriations.
- Section 2-30-40 Creation; operated in connection with Auburn University; director.
- Section 2-30-41 Objects, purposes and duties of Agricultural Experiment Station System.
- Section 2-30-42 Experimental fields.
- Section 2-30-43 Researches and experiments under supervision of director; annual report.
- Section 2-30-44 Appointment, discharge and compensation of employees.
- Section 2-30-60 Created; objects and purposes.
- Section 2-30-61 Disposition of revenues derived from sale, etc., of semen, bulls, etc.
- Section 2-30-62 Supervision of work under chapter.
Chapter 31 — GRAIN DEALERS.
- Section 2-31-1 Definitions.
- Section 2-31-10 Inspection; examination of books, records, etc.; reports to be filed by grain dealers.
- Section 2-31-11 Refusal, suspension or revocation of license - Written notice.
- Section 2-31-12 Refusal, suspension or revocation of license - Contesting; hearing.
- Section 2-31-13 Refusal, suspension or revocation of license - Procedure; hearings.
- Section 2-31-14 Issuance of subpoenas; compensation and allowances of witnesses; administration of oaths.
- Section 2-31-15 Judicial review of ruling of commissioner; appeal from circuit court.
- Section 2-31-16 Rules and regulations.
- Section 2-31-17 Penalty.
- Section 2-31-18 Duty of district attorney.
- Section 2-31-19 Injunction.
- Section 2-31-2 Applicability of this article.
- Section 2-31-3 License required; renewal; fees.
- Section 2-31-4 Surety bond; requirements; waiver of bond requirements.
- Section 2-31-5 Bond payable to state with commissioner as trustee; beneficiary of bond; cancellation; trust fund agreement in lieu of bond requirements.
- Section 2-31-6 Fire and extended coverage insurance required; certificate filed with commissioner; cancellation.
- Section 2-31-7 Suspension or revocation of license.
- Section 2-31-8 Action by commissioner upon default.
- Section 2-31-9 Issuance or renewal of license by commissioner; posting of license and certificate.
Chapter 32 — PROMOTION OF RATITE INDUSTRY.
- Section 2-32-1 Definitions.
- Section 2-32-10 Assessment moneys collected - No refunds.
- Section 2-32-11 Duty of treasurer before money remitted by commissioner.
- Section 2-32-12 Use of funds from assessments.
- Section 2-32-13 Certified association.
- Section 2-32-14 Certified association receiving and disbursing funds.
- Section 2-32-15 Adoption of rules and regulations.
- Section 2-32-16 Enforcement and collection of assessments; revocation of certification.
- Section 2-32-17 Penalties.
- Section 2-32-2 Purpose.
- Section 2-32-3 Association, meeting or activity not illegal.
- Section 2-32-4 Assessment.
- Section 2-32-5 Nonprofit association.
- Section 2-32-6 Referendum - Generally; public announcement; expenses; voting.
- Section 2-32-7 Referendum - Voting; effects of vote.
- Section 2-32-8 Referendum - Levying an assessment.
- Section 2-32-9 Assessment moneys collected - Generally.