§148-63 - Rules.
[§148-63] Rules. Subject to chapter 91, the department of agriculture shall adoptrules, as necessary, with respect to:
(1) Definition ofterms;
(2) The design ofthe seals of quality for identifying fresh or processed agriculturalcommodities that are produced within the State;
(3) Thecategories of fresh or processed agricultural commodities that are eligible touse the seals of quality;
(4) The minimumquality of fresh or processed agricultural commodities that are eligible to usethe seals of quality;
(5) The minimum per cent of wholesale value addedwithin the State to qualify for use of the seals of quality;
(6) Minimumpackaging and labeling requirements for fresh or processed agriculturalcommodities using a seal of quality;
(7) Applicationforms for the license to use the seals of quality and the information requiredto be included on the application forms;
(8) Assessmentand collection of license fees for the use of the seals of quality to cover thecosts of providing the service;
(9) Assessmentand collection of charges for stickers, placards, and other promotionalmaterials provided by the department of agriculture;
(10) Provisionsfor the appropriate use of seals of quality, including use in advertisements;
(11) Recordkeeping requirements for parties licensed to use the seals of quality;
(12) Administrativepenalties for violation of this part; and
(13) Enforcementof this part. [L 2002, c 163, pt of §2]