§148-63 - Rules.
[§148-63]
Rules. Subject to chapter 91, the department of agriculture shall adopt
rules, as necessary, with respect to:
(1) Definition of
terms;
(2) The design of
the seals of quality for identifying fresh or processed agricultural
commodities that are produced within the State;
(3) The
categories of fresh or processed agricultural commodities that are eligible to
use the seals of quality;
(4) The minimum
quality of fresh or processed agricultural commodities that are eligible to use
the seals of quality;
(5) The minimum per cent of wholesale value added
within the State to qualify for use of the seals of quality;
(6) Minimum
packaging and labeling requirements for fresh or processed agricultural
commodities using a seal of quality;
(7) Application
forms for the license to use the seals of quality and the information required
to be included on the application forms;
(8) Assessment
and collection of license fees for the use of the seals of quality to cover the
costs of providing the service;
(9) Assessment
and collection of charges for stickers, placards, and other promotional
materials provided by the department of agriculture;
(10) Provisions
for the appropriate use of seals of quality, including use in advertisements;
(11) Record
keeping requirements for parties licensed to use the seals of quality;
(12) Administrative
penalties for violation of this part; and
(13) Enforcement
of this part. [L 2002, c 163, pt of §2]