Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. dept. 40, ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through October 17, 2024

ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY

The Administrative History following each Rule gives the date on which the Rule was originally filed and its effective date, as well as the date on which any amendment or repeal was filed and its effective date. Principal abbreviations used in the Administrative History are as follows:

f. - filed

eff. - effective

R. - Rule (Abbreviated only at the beginning of the control number)

Ch. - Chapter (Abbreviated only at the beginning of the control number)

ER. - Emergency Rule

Rev. - Revised

Note: Emergency Rules are listed in each Rule's Administrative History by Emergency Rule number, date filed and effective date. The Emergency Rule will be in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 40-1-1 entitled "Organization" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-1-2 entitled "Administrative Rules of Practice and Procedure" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-2-1 entitled "Definitions" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-2-2 entitled "Licenses and Reports" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-2-3 entitled "Labeling" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-2-4 entitled "Examination and Application" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-2-5 entitled "Importing Dry Milk" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-2-6 entitled "Sanitation-Plant Requirements" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-2-7 entitled "Dispensing Milk" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-2-8 entitled "Butterfat" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-2-9 entitled "Ice Cream" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-2-10 entitled "Milk Shake" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-3-1 entitled "Certification" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-3-2 entitled "Classification" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-3-3 entitled "Inspection Fee" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-3-4 entitled "Inspection, Condemnation, Confiscation" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-3-5 entitled "Processing Plants" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-3-6 entitled "Egg-Breaking Room Sanitation" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-3-7 entitled "Information to Commissioner of Agriculture" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-3-8 entitled "Advertising" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-3-9 entitled "Infractions" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-4-1 entitled "Rules and Regulations for Out of State Beekeepers" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-4-2 entitled "Regulations for the Certification of Package and Queen Bees" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-4-3 entitled "Regulations for the Production of Georgia Certified Cabbage Plants" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-4-4 entitled "Regulations for the Production of Georgia Certified Easter Lily Bulbs" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-4-5 entitled "Regulations for the Production of Georgia Certified Pepper Plants" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-4-6 entitled "Regulations for the Production of Georgia Certified Tomato Plants" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-4-7 entitled "Regulations for the Movement of Tomato Plants into Georgia" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-4-8 entitled "Sweet Potato Plant Regulations" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-4-9 entitled "Nursery Regulations" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-4-10 entitled "Camellia Flower Blight Quarantine" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-4-11 entitled "Imported Fire Ant Quarantine" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-4-12 entitled "Japanese Beetle Quarantine" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-4-13 entitled "Phony Peach Disease Quarantine" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-4-14 entitled "Tobacco Plant Quarantine" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-4-15 entitled "Sweet Potato Weevil Quarantine" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-4-16 entitled "White-Fringed Beetle Quarantine" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-5-1 entitled "Qualifications" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-5-2 entitled "Description of Product" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-5-3 entitled "Components of Feed" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-5-4 entitled "Additives" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-5-5 entitled "Uniform Policy" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-6-1 entitled "Scope of Regulations" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-6-2 entitled "Qualification" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-6-3 entitled "Fertilizer Production" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-6-4 entitled "Tobacco Fertilizers" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-6-5 entitled "Pesticide Inclusion" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-6-6 entitled "Testing and Reporting" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-6-7 entitled "Weed Killer Warning" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-6-8 entitled "Penalties" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-7-1 entitled "General Rules" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-7-2 entitled "Regulations Applicable to Retail Grocery Stores" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-7-3 entitled "Regulations Applicable to Wholesale Grocer Store" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-7-4 entitled "Regulations Applicable to Corn Meal" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-7-5 entitled "Regulations Applicable to Processing Plants" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-7-6 entitled "Regulations Applicable to Crab Meat Plants" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-7-7 entitled "Regulations Applicable to Retail and Wholesale Seafood" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-7-8 entitled "Regulations Applicable to Nuts" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-7-9 entitled "Regulations Applicable to Manufacturers, Distributors, and Bottlers of Bottled Soft Drinks and Soft Drink Syrups" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-7-10 entitled "Regulations Applicable to the Grading and Sales of Citrus Fruit" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-7-11 entitled "Regulations Applicable to Commercial Bottled Water" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-8-1 entitled "Advertising" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-8-2 entitled "Notices" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-8-3 entitled "Coverage" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-9-1 entitled "Purpose" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-9-2 entitled "Management" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-9-3 entitled "Local Rules" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-9-4 entitled "Reports and Complaints" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-9-5 entitled "Law Enforcement" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-10-1 entitled "Meat Processing" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-10-2 entitled "Poultry Processing" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-10-3 entitled "Rabbit Processing" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-11-1 entitled "Administration" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-11-2 entitled "Definition" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-11-3 entitled "Labeling" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-11-4 entitled "Safety Measures" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-11-5 entitled "Transportation" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-11-6 entitled "Poisons and Pests" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-11-7 entitled "Registration" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-12-1 entitled "Tests" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-12-2 entitled "Definition" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-12-3 entitled "Limitation" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-12-4 entitled "Germination" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-12-5 entitled "Labeling" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-13-1 entitled "Definitions" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-13-2 entitled "Health" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-13-3 entitled "Health; Transportation" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-13-4 entitled "Auctioning" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-13-5 entitled "Special Sales" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-13-6 entitled "Slaughtering Requirements" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-13-7 entitled "Licensing" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-13-8 entitled "Contagious Diseases" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-13-9 entitled "Garbage Feeding" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-13-10 entitled "Poultry" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-14-1 entitled "Definitions" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-14-2 entitled "License Requirements" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-14-3 entitled "Operational Requirements" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-14-4 entitled "Storage" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-15-1 entitled "Definitions" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-15-2 entitled "Scales" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-15-3 entitled "Labeling; Packaging" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-15-4 entitled "Paper Products" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-15-5 entitled "Roofing" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-15-6 entitled "Food Products" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-15-7 entitled "Agricultural Products" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-15-8 entitled "Bulk Deliveries" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Chapter 40-16-1 entitled "Biologicals" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Rules 40-1-2-.05, .09 have been amended. Rule 40-1-2-.06 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed December 29, 1965; effective January 17, 1966.

Emergency Rule 40-4-17-0.1 has been adopted. Filed and effective February 11, 1966, to remain in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of Permanent Rules covering the same subject matter is adopted, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rule was adopted because of the threat of Peanut Stunt Disease. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rule 40-7-9-.38 has been adopted. Filed May 10, 1966; effective May 29, 1966.

Chapter 40-16-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed May 18, 1966; effective on June 6, 1966.

Rules 40-2-1-.01 and 40-2-9-.05 have been amended. Filed June 20, 1966; effective July 9, 1966.

Rules 40-4-11-.02, 40-4-15-.02, and 40-4-16-.02 have been repealed and new Rules adopted.

Rule 40-7-1-.27 has been amended. Filed August 15, 1966; effective September 3, 1966.

Rule 40-1-2-.10 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed September 2, 1966; effective September 21, 1966.

Rules 40-4-6-.06, .11 have been amended. Rules 40-4-12-.03 and 40-9-2-.01 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Filed January 10, 1967; effective January 29, 1967.

Chapter 40-4-17 entitled "Peanut Stunt Disease Quarantine" has been adopted. Filed January 12, 1967; effective January 31, 1967.

Chapter 40-17-1 entitled "Scope and Administration of Program" has been adopted. Filed February 7, 1968; effective February 26, 1968.

Chapters 40-17-2 entitled "Definitions"; 40-17-3 entitled "Applications"; 40-17-4 entitled "Signs"; 40-17-5 entitled "Design"; 40-17-6 entitled "Location"; 40-17-7 entitled "Sanitation and Cleanliness Standards"; 40-17-8 entitled "Product Quality"; 40-17-9 entitled "Fair and Honest Marketing Practices"; 40-17-10 entitled "Violations" have been adopted. Filed February 7, 1968; effective February 26, 1968.

Rules 40-4-15-.02 and 40-4-16-.02 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Filed April 29, 1968; effective May 18, 1968.

Rule 40-2-1-.01 has been amended by the adoption of paragraphs (50), (51), and (52). Filed May 8, 1968; effective May 27, 1968.

Rule 40-4-11-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-11-.02 adopted. Filed January 31, 1969; effective February 19, 1969.

Rule 40-4-12-.03 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-12-.03 adopted. Filed January 31, 1969; effective February 19, 1969.

Rule 40-4-16-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-16-.02 adopted. Filed January 31, 1969; effective February 19, 1969.

Chapter 40-4-15 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-4-15 of the same title, containing Rules 40-4-15-.01 through 40-4-15-.07, adopted. Filed May 13, 1969; effective June 1, 1969.

Chapter 40-2-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-2-1 of the same title, containing Rule 40-2-1-.01, adopted. Filed August 1, 1969; effective August 20, 1969.

Chapter 40-2-2 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-2-2 of the same title, containing Rules 40-2-2-.01 through 40-2-2-.03, adopted. Filed August 1, 1969; effective August 20, 1969.

Chapter 40-2-3 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-2-3 of the same title, containing Rules 40-2-3-.01 through 40-2-3-.09, adopted. Filed August 1, 1969; effective August 20, 1969.

Chapter 40-2-4 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-2-4 of the same title, containing Rules 40-2-4-.01 and 40-2-4-.02, adopted. Filed August 1, 1969; effective August 20, 1969.

Chapter 40-2-5 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-2-5, entitled "Importing Ingredients," containing Rules 40-2-5-.01 and 40-2-5-.02, adopted. Filed August 1, 1969; effective August 20, 1969.

Chapter 40-2-6 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-2-6 of the same title, containing Rules 40-2-6-.01 and 40-2-6-.02, adopted. Filed August 1, 1969; effective August 20, 1969.

Chapter 40-2-7 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-2-7, entitled "Dispensing," containing Rules 40-2-7-.01 through 40-2-7-.04, adopted. Filed August 1, 1969; effective August 20, 1969.

Chapter 40-2-8 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-2-8 of the same title, containing Rules 40-2-8-.01 through 40-2-8-.05, adopted. Filed August 1, 1969; effective August 20, 1969.

Rule 40-2-1-.01 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (53) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (53). Filed August 21, 1969; effective September 9, 1969.

Rule 40-3-2-.03 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-3-2-.03 adopted. Filed September 10, 1969; effective September 29, 1969.

Rule 40-3-3-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-3-3-.01 adopted. Filed September 10, 1969; effective September 29, 1969.

Chapter 40-13-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-13-1 of the same title, containing Rule 40-13-1-.01, adopted. Filed April 1, 1970; effective April 20, 1970.

Chapter 40-13-2 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-13-2 of the same title, containing Rules 40-13-2-.01 and 40-13-2-.02, adopted. Filed April 1, 1970; effective April 20, 1970.

Chapter 40-13-3 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-13-3 of the same title, containing Rules 40-13-3-.01 through 40-13-3-.08, adopted. Filed April 1, 1970; effective April 20, 1970.

Chapter 40-13-4 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-13-4 of the same title, containing Rules 40-13-4-.01 through 40-13-4-.09, adopted. Filed April 1, 1970; effective April 20, 1970.

Chapter 40-13-5 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-13-5 of the same title, containing Rule 40-13-5-.01, adopted. Filed April 1, 1970; effective April 20, 1970.

Chapter 40-13-6 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-13-6 of the same title, containing Rule 40-13-6-.01, adopted. Filed April 1, 1970; effective April 20, 1970.

Chapter 40-13-7 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-13-7 of the same title, containing Rule 40-13-7-.01, adopted. Filed April 1, 1970; effective April 20, 1970.

Chapter 40-13-8 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-13-8 of the same title, containing Rules 40-13-8-.01 through 40-13-8-.03, adopted. Filed April 1, 1970; effective April 20, 1970.

Chapter 40-13-9 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-13-9 of the same title, containing Rule 40-13-9-.01, adopted. Filed April 1, 1970; effective April 20, 1970.

Chapter 40-13-10 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-13-10 of the same title, containing Rules 40-13-10-.01 and 40-13-10-.02, adopted. Filed April 1, 1970; effective April 20, 1970.

Chapter 40-16-2, entitled "Dead Animals," containing Rules 40-16-2-.01 through 40-16-2-.12, has been adopted. Filed April 1, 1970; effective April 20, 1970.

Chapter 40-16-3, entitled "Equine Act of 1969," containing Rules 40-16-3-.01 through 40-16-3-.16, was filed on April 1, 1970; effective April 20, 1970.

Emergency Rule 40-4-6-0.2, relating to the packing of tomato plants, has been adopted superseding paragraph 40-4-6-09 (3). Filed and effective on April 7, 1970, for 90 days, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 40-2-9-.05 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (4) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (4). Filed July 1, 1970; effective July 31, 1970, as specified by the agency.

Emergency Rule 40-10-1-0.3, relating to meat inspection and meat processing, has been adopted. Filed and effective August 24, 1970, for 120 days.

Chapter 40-4-6 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-4-6 of the same title, containing Rules 40-4-6-.01 through 40-4-6-.11, adopted. Filed October 22, 1970; effective November 11, 1970.

Rule 40-4-12-.03 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-12-.03 adopted. Filed December 4, 1970; effective December 24, 1970.

Rule 40-4-17-.05 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-17-.05 adopted. Filed December 4, 1970; effective December 24, 1970.

Chapter 40-10-1, entitled "Meat Inspection-Meat Processing" containing Rules 40-10-1-.01 through 40-10-1-.35, has been adopted replacing Emergency Rule 40-10-1-0.3. Filed December 17, 1970; effective January 6, 1971.

Rule 40-2-1-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (3) (b), and paragraphs (8), (10), (11), (16), (17), (18), (22), (25), (26), (28), (53), (54), (58), (60), (62), (63), and (65) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (3) (b), and new paragraphs of the same numbers; said Rule has been further amended by the repeal of paragraph (59) and by the adoption of paragraphs (67) and (68). Filed January 12, 1971; effective February 1, 1971.

Paragraphs (1) and (2) of Rule 40-2-10-.01 have been repealed and new paragraphs (1) and (2) adopted. Filed January 12, 1971; effective February 1, 1971.

Rule 40-2-10-.02 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (3) and the adoption of a new paragraph (3). Filed January 12, 1971; effective February 1, 1971.

Chapter 40-1-2 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-1-2, of the same title containing Rules 40-1-2-.01 through 40-1-2-.07, adopted. Filed January 27, 1971; effective February 16, 1971.

Chapter 40-6-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-6-1, entitled "Fertilizer Production," containing Rules 40-6-1-.01 through 40-6-1-.04, adopted. Filed February 11, 1971; effective March 3, 1971.

Chapter 40-6-2 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-6-2, entitled "Tobacco Fertilizer," containing Rule 40-6-2-.01, adopted. Filed February 11, 1971; effective March 3, 1971.

Chapters 40-6-3 through 40-6-8 have been repealed. Filed February 11, 1971; effective March 3, 1971.

Rule 40-4-16-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-16-.02 adopted. Filed February 11, 1971; effective March 3, 1971.

Rule 40-4-15-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-15-.02 adopted. Filed March 16, 1971; effective April 5, 1971.

Rule 40-5-1-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-5-1-.01 adopted. Filed May 19,1971; effective June 8, 1971.

Rules 40-5-3-.01 and 40-5-3-.02 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed May 19, 1971; effective June 8, 1971.

Rule 40-5-5-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-5-5-.02 adopted. Filed May 19, 1971; effective June 8, 1971.

Subparagraph (6) (a) 5. of Rule 40-13-3-.03 has been repealed and number reserved. Filed July 15, 1971; effective August 4, 1971.

Rule 40-13-3-.03 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraphs (4) (c)2., (6) (a) 6., (9)(a), and (11) (c) (d) 1. 2. 3. 4. and by the adoption of new sub-paragraphs(4) (c) 2., (6) (a) 6., (9) (a), and (11) (c) (d) 1.2. Filed July 15, 1971; effective August 4, 1971.

Rule 40-13-3-.06 has been amended by numbering the existing paragraph as (1) and by the adoption of paragraph (2). Filed July 15, 1971; effective August 4, 1971.

Rule 40-13-4-.02 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (5) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (5). Filed July 15, 1971; effective August 4, 1971.

Rule 40-13-4-.04 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (b) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (b). Filed July 15, 1971; effective August 4, 1971.

Rule 40-13-4-.10 has been adopted. Filed July 15, 1971; effective August 4, 1971.

Rule 40-13-6-.01 has been amended by numbering the existing paragraph as (1) (a) (b) (c) and by the adoption of subparagraphs (2) (a) (b) (c). Filed July 15, 1971; effective August 4, 1971.

Rule 40-13-7-.01 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (2) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (2). Filed July 15, 1971; effective August 4, 1971.

Rule 40-13-8-.01 has been amended by the adoption of a new subparagraph (1) (f) 4. Filed July 15, 1971; effective August 4, 1971.

Emergency Rule 40-18-1-0.4, relating to leaf tobacco sales, was filed on July 23, 1971, effective July 22, 1971, for 60 days or upon the prior adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding said Emergency Rule, as specified by the agency. Said Emergency Rule was not printed due to the filing of the permanent Rule on the same day. (See Editor's Note-p. 774.)

Chapter 40-18-1, entitled "Leaf Tobacco Sales," containing Rules 40-18-1-.01 and 40-18-1-.02, has been adopted replacing Emergency Rule 40-18-1-0.4. Filed July 23, 1971; effective August 12, 1971.

Rule 40-4-11-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-11-.02 adopted. Filed September 24, 1971; effective October 14, 1971.

Rule 40-4-8-.06 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-8-.06 adopted. Filed February 4, 1972; effective February 24, 1972.

Rule 40-4-12-.03 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-12-.03 adopted. Filed February 4, 1972; effective February 24, 1972.

Rule 40-4-16-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-16-.02 adopted. Filed February 4, 1972; effective February 24, 1972.

Chapter 40-14-5, entitled "Leaf Tobacco Warehouse," containing Rule 40-14-5-.01, has been adopted. Filed May 5, 1972; effective May 25, 1972.

Rules 40-4-11-.01 and 40-4-11-.02 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed July 20, 1972; effective August 9, 1972.

Chapter 40-7-12, entitled "The Handling, Storage, Shucking, Packing, Shipping and/or Sale of Shellfish," containing Rules 40-7-12-.01 through 40-7-12-.10, has been adopted.

Filed August 8, through 40-7-12-.10, has been adopted. Filed August 8, 1972; effective August 28, 1972.

Chapter 40-19-1, entitled "Bedding," containing Rules 40-19-1-.01 through 40-19-1-.07, has been adopted. Filed August 8, 1972; effective August 28, 1972.

Chapter 40-20-1, entitled "Substantive Regulations; Petroleum Products," containing

Rules 40-20-1-.01 through 40-20-1-.15, has been adopted. Filed August 8, 1972; effective August 28, 1972.

Emergency Rules 40-13-3-0.5-.03, 40-13-3-0.5-.07, 40-13-3-0.5-.08; 40-13-4-0.5-.02, 40-13-4-0.5-.04, 40-13-8-0.5-.01 and 40-13-8-0.5-.03, relating to health requirements and transportation, Animal Health Division, were filed on August 29, 1972, to become effective September 1, 1972, for 120 days, as specified by the Agency. (The foregoing Emergency Rules expired on December 26, 1972.)

Chapter 40-5-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-5-1, entitled "Definitions," containing Rule 40-5-1-.01, adopted. Filed September 15, 1972; effective October 5, 1972.

Chapter 40-5-2 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-5-2, entitled "Labeling," containing Rules 40-5-2-.01 through 40-5-2-.05, adopted. Filed September 15, 1972; effective October 5, 1972.

Chapter 40-5-3 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-5-3, entitled "Non-Protein Nitrogen," containing Rule 40-5-3-.01, adopted. Filed September 15, 1972; effective October 5, 1972.

Chapter 40-5-4 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-5-4, entitled "Drug and Feed Additives," containing Rule 40-5-4-.01, adopted. Filed September 15, 1972; effective October 5, 1972.

Chapter 40-5-5 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-5-5, entitled "Change of Registrations," containing Rule 40-5-5-.01, adopted. Filed September 15, 1972; effective October 5, 1972.

Chapter 40-5-6, entitled "Adulterants," containing Rule 40-5-6-.01, was filed on September 15, 1972; effective October 5, 1972.

Chapter 40-5-7, entitled "Good Manufacturing Practices," containing Rule 40-5-7-.01, was filed on September 15,1972; effective October 5, 1972.

Chapter 40-5-8, entitled "Minimum Standards," containing Rule 40-5-8-.01, was filed on September 15, 1972; effective October 5, 1972.

Chapter 40-5-9, entitled "Pet Food Definitions and Terms," containing Rules 40-5-9-.01 through 40-5-9-.07, was filed on September 15, 1972; effective October 5, 1972.

Emergency Rule 40-16-3-0.6-.05, relating to equine infectious anemia, was filed on October 19, 1972, to become effective October 23, 1972, and to remain in effect for 120 days, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 40-13-3-.03 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraphs (4) (a), (4) (b), (6) (a) 4., (6) (a) 6., (6) (b) 2., (11) (d) 1. (iv), (11) (d) 2. (ii) and by the adoption of new subparagraphs of the same numbers. Filed February 26, 1973; effective March 18, 1973.

Rule 40-13-3-.07 has been amended by the repeal of paragraphs (1) and (2) and by the adoption of new paragraphs of the same numbers. Filed February 26, 1973; effective March 18, 1973.

Rule 40-13-3-.08 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-13-3-.08 adopted. Filed February 26, 1973; effective March 18, 1973.

Rule 40-13-4-.02 has been amended by the repeal of paragraphs (1), (2), and (5) and by the adoption of new paragraphs of the same numbers. Filed February 26, 1973; effective March 18, 1973.

Rule 40-13-4-.04 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (d) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (d). Filed February 26, 1973; effective March 18, 1973.

Rule 40-13-8-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (1) (f) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (1) (f). Filed February 26, 1973; effective March 18, 1973.

Rule 40-16-3-.05 has been amended by the adoption of paragraph (3). Filed March 22, 1973; effective April 11, 1973.

Rule 40-4-15-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-15-.02 adopted. Filed April 27, 1973; effective May 17, 1973.

Rule 40-4-16-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-16-.02 adopted. Filed April 27, 1973; effective May 17, 1973.

Emergency Rule 40-20-1-0.7-.02(3), relating to gasoline distillation range, was filed on May 18, 1973, to become effective June 1, 1973 for 120 days, as specified by the agency.

Rule 40-17-6-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-17-6-.01 adopted. Filed September 6, 1973; effective September 26, 1973.

Rule 40-17-6-.06 has been repealed. Filed September 6, 1973; effective September 26, 1973.

Chapter 40-4-18, entitled "Peach Stem Pitting Quarantine," containing Rules 40-4-18-.01 through 40-4-18-.06 has been adopted. Filed October 30, 1973; effective November 19, 1973.

Chapter 40-15-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-15-1 of the same title, containing Rules 40-15-1-.01 and 40-15-1-.02, adopted. Filed November 30, 1973; effective December 20, 1973.

Chapter 40-15-2 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-15-2, entitled "Weights and Measures," containing rules 40-15-2-.01 through 40-15-2-.06, adopted. Filed November 30, 1973; effective December 20, 1973.

Chapter 40-15-3 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-15-3, entitled "Packaging and Labeling, Advertising and Representations in General," containing Rules 40-15-3-.01 through 40-15-3-.14, adopted. Filed November 30, 1973; effective December 20, 1973.

Chapter 40-15-4 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-15-4, entitled "Sale from Bulk," containing Rule 40-15-4-.01, adopted. Filed November 30, 1973; effective December 20, 1973.

Chapter 40-15-5 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-15-5, entitled "Agriculture Products," containing Rules 40-15-5-.01 through 40-15-5-.05, adopted. Filed November 30, 1973; effective December 20, 1973.

Chapter 40-15-6 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-15-6, entitled "Building Materials" containing Rules 40-15-6-.01 through 40-15-6-.06, adopted. Filed November 30, 1973; effective December 20, 1973.

Chapter 40-15-7 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-15-7, entitled "Special Investigative Powers," containing Rule 40-15-7-.01, adopted. Filed November 30, 1973; effective December 20, 1973.

Chapter 40-15-8 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-15-8, entitled "Revocation of Conflicting Regulations" containing Rule 40-15-8-.01, adopted. Filed November 30,1973; effective December 20, 1973.

Rule 40-4-12-.03 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-12-.03 adopted. Filed December 5, 1973; effective December 25, 1973.

Rule 40-2-3-.01 has been amended by the adoption of subparagraphs (c), (d), (e), (f), (g) and (h). Filed January 23, 1974; effective February 12, 1974.

Emergency Rule 40-20-1-0.8-.02, relating to gasoline specifications, was filed and effective on February 5, 1974, for 120 days, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 40-4-16-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-16-.02 adopted. Filed February 5, 1973; effective February 25, 1973.

Emergency Rule 40-13-4-0.9-.02(1) (a), relating to test requirements for all cattle from quarantined herds offered for sale to livestock markets for slaughter, was filed and effective on March 4, 1974, for 120 days, as specified by the Agency.

Correction of a technical error in Table III of Emergency Rule 40-20-1-0.8-.02 was filed on March 14, 1974; effective February 5, 1974, the effective date of said Emergency Rule.

Rule 40-13-4-.02(1) (a) has been adopted repealing Emergency Rule 40-13-4-0.9-.02(1) (a). Filed March 29, 1974; effective April 18, 1974.

Emergency Rule 40-16-3-0.10-.05(3) (a), relating to equine infectious anemia, was filed and effective on May 7, 1974, for 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule cove ring the same subject matter superseding said Emergency Rule, as specified by the agency.

Emergency Rule 40-20-1-0.8-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-20-1-.02 adopted. Filed May 6, 1974; effective May 26, 1974.

Chapter 40-18-2, entitled "Licensing Leaf Tobacco Dealers," containing Rules 40-18-2-.01 through 40-18-2-.06, has been adopted. Filed May 6, 1974; effective May 26, 1974.

Chapter 40-2-11, entitled "Milk Price Filing," containing Rules 40-2-11-.01 through 40-2-11-.03, has been adopted. Filed June 11, 1974; effective July 1, 1974.

Rule 40-9-2-.01 has been amended by the repeal of paragraphs (2), (4), and (5), and by the adoption of new paragraphs of the same numbers. Filed June 13, 1974; effective July 3, 1974.

Chapter 40-21-1, entitled "Financial Responsibility," containing Rules 40-21-1-.01 through 40-21-1-.06, has been adopted. Filed June 24, 1974; effective July 14, 1974.

Emergency Rule 40-16-3-0.10-.05(3) (a) has been repealed and a new subparagraph 40-16-3-.05 adopted. Filed July 18, 1974; effective August 7, 1974.

Rule 40-4-9-.05 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-9-.05 adopted. Filed August 27,1974; effective September 16, 1974.

Rule 40-4-11-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-11-.02 adopted. Filed August 27, 1974; effective September 16, 1974.

Rule 40-4-15-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-15-.02 adopted. Filed August 27, 1974; effective September 16, 1974.

Rule 40-13-9-.01 has been repealed. Filed November 1, 1974; effective November 21, 1974.

Rules 40-4-3-.03 and 40-4-3-.04 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed November 27, 1974; effective December 17, 1974.

Rule 40-4-12-.03 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-12-.03 adopted. Filed November 27, 1974; effective December 17, 1974.

Rule 40-7-1-.31 has been adopted. Filed December 31, 1974; effective January 20, 1975.

Rule 40-7-2-.04 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-7-2-.04 adopted. Filed January 20, 1975; effective February 9, 1975.

Chapter 40-7-14, entitled "Regulations Applicable to the Sale of Meat by Hanging Weight," containing Rules 40-7-14-.01 through 40-7-14-.09, has been adopted. Filed January 20, 1975; effective has been adopted. Filed January 20, 1975; effective February 9, 1975.

Paragraphs (10), (18), (25), (26) and subparagraphs (22) (a) and (22) (b) of Rule 40-2-1-.01 have been amended; said Rule 40-2-1-.01 has been further amended by the adoption of subparagraph (3) (c). Filed April 22, 1975; effective May 12, 1975.

Chapter 40-7-13, entitled "Pecan Rules and Regulations," containing Rules 40-7-13-.01 through 40-7-13-.24, has been adopted. Filed April 15, 1975; effective July 1, 1975, as specified by the Agency, with the exception of Rules 40-7-13-.15, 40-7-13-.18, and 40-7-13-.19 which shall become effective on September 1, 1976, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 40-2-6-.01 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (14). Filed April 22, 1975; effective May 12, 1975.

Rule 40-2-6-.01 has been amended by the adoption of new subparagraphs (16) (c) 9. and (16)(c) 10. Filed April 22, 1975; effective May 12, 1975.

Rule 40-2-9-.05 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (7) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (7). Filed April 22, 1975; effective May 12, 1975.

Chapters 560-6-1, entitled "Administration", 560-6-2, entitled "Substantive Regulations-Petroleum Products," 560-6-3, entitled "Substantive Regulations-Liquid Measurement," 560-6-4, entitled "Substantive Regulations-Vehicle Tanks," and 560-6-5, entitled "Substantive Regulations-Vehicle Tank Meters," Fuel Oil Inspection Unit, transferred to the Department of Agriculture from the Department of Revenue by the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972, have been repealed. Filed May 13, 1975; effective June 2, 1975.

Rules 40-15-2-.07 through 40-15-2-.09 have been adopted. Filed May 13, 1975; effective June 2, 1975.

Rule 40-4-15-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-15-.02 adopted. Filed May 30,1975; effective June 19, 1975.

Rule 40-10-1-.05 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (5) (b) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (5) (b). Filed June 24, 1975; effective July 14, 1975.

Rule 40-10-1-.06 has been amended by the adoption of paragraph (5). Filed June 24, 1975; effective July 14,1975.

Rule 40-10-1-.07 has been amended by the adoption of paragraph (6). Filed June 24,1975; effective July 14, 1975.

Rule 40-10-1-.10 has been amended by the adoption of paragraph (20). Filed June 24,1975; effective July 14, 1975.

Rule 40-10-1-.11 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraphs (2) (c), (d) and by the adoption of new subparagraphs (2) (c), (d),(e), (f), (g), and (h). Filed June 24, 1975; effective July 14, 1975.

Rule 40-10-1-.17 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (8) (b) 26. and by the adoption of new subparagraphs (8) (b) 26., 29., 30., and 31. Filed June 24, 1975; effective July 14, 1975.

Rule 40-10-1-.18 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraphs (6) (b) 7., 8. and 10 (b) and by the adoption of new subparagraphs of the same numbers. Filed June 24, 1975; effective July 14, 1975.

Subparagraph (14) (c) 2. of Rule 40-10-1-.18 has been amended. Filed June 24, 1975; effective July 14, 1975.

Rule 40-10-1-.19 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (180) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (180). Filed June 24, 1975; effective July 14, 1975.

Chapter 40-22-1, entitled "Definitions," containing Rule 40-22-1-.01, has been adopted. Filed September 5, 1975; effective September 25, 1975.

Chapter 40-22-2, entitled "Licensing Requirements," containing Rule 40-22-2-.01, has been adopted. Filed September 5, 1975; effective September 25, 1975.

Chapter 40-22-3, entitled "Standards for Preservatives," containing Rules 40-22-3-.01 and 40-22-3-.02, has been adopted. Filed September 5, 1975; effective September 25, 1975.

Chapter 40-22-4, entitled "Standards for Treatment," containing Rules 40-22-4-.01 and 40-22-4-.02, has been adopted. Filed September 5, 1975; effective September 25, 1975.

Chapter 40-22-5, entitled "Standards for Results of Treatment," containing Rules 40-22-5-.01 and 40-22-5-.02, has been adopted. Filed September 5, 1975; effective September 25, 1975.

Chapter 40-22-6, entitled "Branding of Treated Timber and Products," containing Rule 40-22-6-.01, has been adopted. Filed September 5, 1975; effective September 25, 1975.

Chapter 40-22-7, entitled "Shipping Documents," containing Rule 40-22-7-.01, has been adopted. Filed September 5, 1975; effective September 25, 1975.

Chapter 40-22-8, entitled "Enforcement," containing Rules 40-22-8-.01 and 40-22-8-.02, has been adopted. Filed September 5, 1975; effective September 25, 1975.

Chapter 40-18-3, entitled "Licensing Leaf Tobacco Storage Operators," containing Rules 40-18-3-.01 through 40-18-3-.09, has been adopted. Filed September 10, 1975; effective September 30, 1975.

Chapter 40-4-16 has been repealed. Filed September 19, 1975; effective October 9, 1975.

Emergency Rule 40-12-4-0.11-.02(d), relating to the minimum germination percent of rye seed, was filed on September 30, 1975, to become effective on date of filing for 120 days, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rule will not be printed.

Rule 40-7-1-.32 has been adopted. Filed October 28, 1975; effective November 17, 1975.

Rule 40-20-1-.16 has been adopted. Filed November 26, 1975; effective December 16,1975.

Rules 40-4-12-.03, 40-4-12-.04, and 40-4-12-.05 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed January 26, 1976; effective February 15, 1976.

Emergency Rule 40-12-4-0.12-.02(d), relating to the minimum germination percent of cotton, was filed on February 23, 1976, to become effective on date of filing for 120 days, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rule will not be printed.

Rule 40-13-3-.03 has been amended by the adoption of subparagraph (1) (a). Filed March 16, 1976; effective April 5, 1976.

Paragraph (1) of Rule 40-13-4-.02 has been amended. Filed March 16, 1976; effective April 5, 1976.

Paragraph (7) of Rule 40-4-15-.02 has been amended. Filed May 19, 1976; effective June 8, 1976.

Rule 40-4-15-.06 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-15-.06 adopted. Filed May 19, 1976; effective June 8, 1976.

Subparagraph (1) (a) of Rule 40-15-2-.02 has been amended. Filed June 21, 1976; effective July 11, 1976.

Rules 40-4-3-.02 and 40-4-3-.04 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed August 5, 1976; effective August 25, 1976.

Rule 40-4-11-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-11-.02 adopted. Filed August 5,1976; effective August 25, 1976.

Rule 40-13-10-.02 has been amended by: the adoption of subparagraphs (1) (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), and (g); the repeal of subparagraphs (2) (a) 1. and 2. and by the adoption of new subparagraphs (2) (a) 1. and 2.; the repeal of subparagraph (2) (b) 3. Filed August 31, 1976; effective September 20, 1976.

Rule 40-3-2-.03 has been amended. Filed November 5, 1976; effective November 25,1976.

Rules 40-4-4-.02 and 40-4-4-.08 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed March 29, 1977; effective April 18, 1977.

Rules 40-4-5-.02 and 40-4-5-.10 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed March 29, 1977; effective April 18, 1977.

Rule 40-4-6-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-6-.02 adopted. Filed March 29, 1977; effective April 18, 1977.

Rules 40-4-8-.02 and 40-4-8-.09 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed March 29, 1977; effective April 18, 1977.

Rules 40-4-9-.11 and 40-4-9-.14 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed March 29, 1977; effective April 18, 1977.

Chapter 40-9-6, entitled "Licensing," containing Rules 40-9-6-.01 through 40-9-6-.03, has been adopted. Filed April 7, 1977; effective April 27, 1977.

Rule 40-15-5-.03 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-15-5-.03 adopted. Filed April 8,1977; effective April 28, 1977.

Rules 40-22-3-.01 and 40-22-3-.02 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed April 18, 1977; effective May 8, 1977.

Rules 40-22-4-.01 and 40-22-4-.02 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed April 18, 1977; effective May 8, 1977.

Rules 40-22-5-.01 and 40-22-5-.02 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed April 18, 1977; effective May 8, 1977.

Rule 40-22-6-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-22-6-.01 adopted. Filed April 18,1977; effective May 8, 1977.

Rules 40-22-8-.01 and 40-22-8-.02 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed April 18, 1977; effective May 8, 1977.

Rule 40-15-3-.15 has been adopted. Filed April 22, 1977; effective May 12, 1977.

Chapter 40-9-7, entitled "Local Operating Rules Atlanta State Farmers' Market," containing Rules 40-9-7-.01 through 40-9-7-.05, has been adopted. Filed May 31, 1977; effective June 20, 1977.

Rule 40-4-15-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-15-.02 adopted. Filed June 24,1977; effective July 14, 1977.

Chapter 40-4-19, entitled "Regulations for the Inspection of Peach Orchard for Phony Peach Disease," containing Rules 40-4-19-.01 through 40-4-19-.04, has been adopted.

Filed June 24, 1977; effective July 14, 1977.

Rules 40-21-1-.01 through 40-21-1-.06 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed July 5, 1977; effective July 25, 1977.

Rules 40-13-3-.03 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-13-3-.03 adopted. Filed September 8, 1977; effective September 28, 1977.

Emergency Rule 40-18-3-0.13-.06(g) relating to licensing leaf tobacco storage operators was filed on November 3, 1977, having become effective September 30, 1977, the day of adoption, as specified by Certification of said Rule, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days. Said Emergency Rule will not be printed; copies may be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Leaf Tobacco Sales Division.

Rules 40-18-2-.01 through 40-18-2-.03 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed November 3, 1977; effective November 23, 1977.

Chapter 40-6-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-6-1 of the same title, containing Rules 40-6-1-.01 through 40-6-1-.04, adopted. Filed April 14, 1978; effective May 4,1978.

Chapter 40-6-2 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-6-2 of the same title, containing Rule 40-6-2-.01, adopted. Filed April 14, 1978; effective May 4, 1978.

Chapter 40-9-8, entitled "Local Operating Rules Augusta State Farmers' Market," containing Rules 40-9-8-.01 through 40-9-8-.05, has been adopted. Filed June 9, 1978; effective June 29, 1978.

Chapter 40-9-9, entitled "Local Operating Rules Columbus State Farmers' Market," containing Rules 40-9-9-.01 through 40-9-9-.05, has been adopted. Filed June 9, 1978; effective June 29, 1978.

Chapter 40-9-10, entitled "Local Operating Rules Macon State Farmers' Market," containing Rules 40-9-10-.01 through 40-9-10-.05, has been adopted. Filed June 9, 1978; effective June 29, 1978.

Chapter 40-9-11, entitled "Local Operating Rules Savannah State Farmers' Market," containing Rules 40-9-11-.01 through 40-9-11-.05, has been adopted. Filed June 9, 1978; effective June 29, 1978.

Rule 40-4-11-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-11-.02 adopted. Filed July 6, 1978; effective July 26, 1978.

Rule 40-4-15-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-15-.02 adopted. Filed July 6, 1978; effective July 26, 1978.

Chapter 40-11-8 through 40-11-11 have been reserved. Filed July 10, 1978; effective July 30, 1978.

Chapter 40-11-12, entitled "Restricted Use Pesticide Dealers," containing Rules 40-11-12-.01 through 40-11-12-.04, has been adopted. Filed July 10, 1979; effective July 30,1978.

Chapter 40-21-1 has been renumbered as 40-21-8 and Rules 40-21-1-.01 through 40-21-1-.06, contained therein, have been renumbered as 40-21-8-.01 through 40-21-8-.06; Chapter 40-21-1 is reserved. Filed July 10, 1978; effective July 30, 1978.

Chapter 40-21-2, entitled "Categories for Certified Applicators," containing Rules 40-21-2-.01 and 40-21-2-.02, has been adopted. Filed July 10, 1978; effective July 30, 1978.

Chapter 40-21-3, entitled "Standards of Competency," containing Rules 40-21-3-.01 and 40-21-3-.02, has been adopted. Filed July 10, 1978; effective July 30, 1978.

Chapter 40-21-4, entitled "Recertification and Applicator License Renewals," containing Rules 40-21-4-.01 through 40-21-4-.04, has been adopted. Filed July 10, 1978; effective July 30, 1978.

Chapter 40-21-5, entitled "Record Keeping Requirements," containing Rules 40-21-5-.01 through 40-21-5-.04, has been adopted. Filed July 10, 1978; effective July 30, 1978.

Chapter 40-21-6, entitled "Application by Uncertified Persons," containing Rules 40-21-6-.01 through 40-21-6-.03, has been adopted. Filed July 10, 1978; effective July 30, 1978.

Chapter 40-21-7, entitled "Reciprocity," containing Rule 40-21-7-.01, has been adopted. Filed July 10, 1978; effective July 30, 1978.

Chapter 40-9-7 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-9-7 of the same title, containing Rules 40-9-7-.01 through 40-9-7-.05, adopted. Filed August 7, 1978; effective August 27,1978.

Emergency Rule 40-18-3-0.14-.06(g), relating to sale of carryover tobacco, was filed on September 18, 1978, having become effective September 13, 1978, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 40-7-1-.33 has been adopted. Filed January 3, 1979; effective April 1, 1979, as specified by the Agency. (Rule 40-7-1-.33 was filed by the Department of Agriculture as 40-7-1-.32 in error, whereas it should correctly have been filed as 40-7-1-.33. In accordance with a request from the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture by letter dated March 5, 1979, said numbering has been corrected.)

Chapter 40-4-3 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-4-3, entitled "Regulations for Production of Georgia Certified Cruciferous Plants," containing Rules 40-4-3-.01 through 40-4-3-.09, adopted. Filed February 8, 1979; effective February 28, 1979. Chapter 40-15-2 has been amended by changing the title to "Regulations Applicable to Weights and Measures." Filed February 22, 1979; effective March 14, 1979.

Rule 40-15-2-.05 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraphs (5) (b) and (5) (f) and by the adoption of new subparagraphs of the same number. Filed February 22, 1979; effective March 14, 1979.

Rule 40-4-14-.02 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (2) and subparagraphs (2) (a) and (2) (b). Filed May 30, 1979; effective June 19, 1979.

Rules 40-4-14-.04 and 40-4-14-.05 have been repealed and new Rules of the same number adopted. Filed May 30, 1979; effective June 19, 1979.

Rule 40-4-15-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-15-.02 adopted. Filed May 30,1979; effective June 19, 1979.

Subparagraph (3)(a) of Rule 40-1-2-.05 has been amended. Filed April 9, 1980; effective April 29, 1980.

Rule 40-1-2-.07 has been amended. Filed April 9, 1980; effective April 29, 1980.

Chapter 40-9-7 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-9-7, of the same title, containing Rules 40-9-7-.01 through 40-9-7-.04, adopted. Filed April 9, 1980; effective April 29,1980.

Chapter 40-9-8 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-9-8, of the same title, containing Rules 40-9-8-.01 through 40-9-8-.04, adopted. Filed April 9, 1980; effective April 29,1980.

Chapter 40-9-9 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-9-9, of the same title, containing Rules 40-9-9-.01 through 40-9-9-.04, adopted. Filed April 9, 1980; effective April 29,1980.

Chapter 40-9-10 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-9-10, of the same title, containing Rules 40-9-10-.01 through 40-9-10-.04, adopted. Filed April 9, 1980; effective April 29, 1980.

Chapter 40-9-11 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-9-11, of the same title, containing Rules 40-9-11-.01 through 40-9-11-.04, adopted. Filed April 9, 1980; effective April 29, 1980.

Rule 40-12-3-.01 has been amended. Filed April 9, 1980; effective April 29, 1980.

Chapter 40-13-11, entitled "Payment for Livestock Purchased at Auction," containing Rule 40-13-11-.01, has been adopted. Filed May 30, 1980; effective June 19, 1980.

Rules 40-4-15-.02 and 40-4-15-.04 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed July 31, 1980; effective August 20, 1980.

Chapter 40-20-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-20-1, of the same title, containing Rules 40-20-.01 through 40-20-1-.16, adopted. Filed October 31, 1980; effective November 20, 1980.

Emergency Rule 40-4-20-0.15, entitled "Mediterranean Fruit Fly Quarantine," was filed on July 16, 1981, effective July 15,1981, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency

Rule relates to the movement into this State of fruits, vegetables, plants, or plant products originating in California, and quarantines to prevent the spread of the Mediterranean Fruit Fly into this State; and relates to certain exemptions from quarantine regarding same.

(Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Entomology and Plant Industry Division.) (Emergency Rule 40-4-20-0.15 expired on November 12, 1981).

Rule 40-4-3-.03 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-3-.03 adopted. Filed August 10, 1981; effective August 30, 1981.

Rule 40-4-3-.04 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-3-.04 adopted. Filed August 10, 1981; effective August 30, 1981.

Rule 40-4-11-.02 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (1) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (1). Filed August 10, 1981; effective August 30, 1981.

Rule 40-4-15-.02 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (2) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (2). Filed August 10, 1981; effective August 30, 1981.

Emergency Rule 40-4-20-0.16, entitled "Mediterranean Fruit Fly Quarantine," was filed on August 24, 1981, effective August 18, 1981, the date of the adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 129 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rule establishes a quarantine against the Mediterranean Fruit Fly which prevents the movement into Georgia of certain fruits, vegetables, and berries originating in the following California counties: San Joaquin, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mariposa, and Merced. Said quarantine is in addition to, and supplements, the quarantine declared on July 15, 1981. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.) (Emergency Rule 40-4-20-0.16 expired on December 21, 1981).

Chapter 40-7-15, entitled "Retail Sale of Fresh and Frozen Seafood, Meat, Poultry and Other Foods from Mobile Vehicles," containing rules 40-7-15-.01 through 40-7-15-.03, has been adopted. Filed January 7, 1982; effective January 27, 1982.

Rules 40-4-8-.03, 40-4-8-.04, and 40-4-8-.06 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed February 24, 1982; effective March 16,1982.

Rule 40-4-12-.03 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-12-.03 adopted. Filed February 24, 1982; effective March 16, 1982.

Rule 40-21-4-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-21-4-.01 adopted. Filed March 3, 1982; effective March 23, 1982.

Rule 40-22-3-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-22-3-.01 adopted. Filed April 15, 1982; effective May 5, 1982.

Rules 40-22-4-.01 and 40-22-4-.02 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed April 15, 1982; effective May 5, 1982.

Rule 40-22-5-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-22-5-.01 adopted. Filed April 15,1982; effective May 5, 1982.

Rules 40-22-8-.01 and 40-22-8-.02 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed April 15, 1982; effective May 5, 1982.

Rule 40-4-15-.02 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (2) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (2). Filed May 3, 1982; effective May 23, 1982.

Chapter 40-23-1, entitled "Definitions," containing Rule 40-23-1-.01, has been adopted. Filed October 20, 1982; effective November 9, 1982.

Chapter 40-23-2, entitled "Anti-Syphon Device," containing Rules 40-23-2-.01 through 40-23-2-.03, has been adopted. Filed October 20, 1982; effective November 9, 1982.

Chapter 40-23-3, entitled "Penalty," containing Rule 40-23-3-.01, has been adopted. Filed October 20, 1982; effective November 9, 1982.

The following Emergency rules were filed on November 12, 1982, effective November 8,1982, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency: 40-20-1-0.18-.03, entitled "No. 1 Kerosene and No. 2 Kerosene," relating to specifications for No. 1 and No. 2 kerosene; and 40-20-1-0.18-.12, entitled "Registration of Brand Names," relating to the requirement that each motor fuel sold in this State shall have a definite brand name, which shall be registered in compliance with O.C.G.A. 10-1-149 (Ga. L. 1979, pp. 981, 982), and to the requirements that the Octane rating or antiknock index of applicable motor fuels shall be included in the registration; and relating to the registration, identification, and display of motor fuel brand names in compliance with O.C.G.A. 10-1-152. (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.).

Rule 40-5-2-.01 has been amended by renumbering subparagraph (d)8. as (d)9. and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (d)8. Filed November 12, 1982; effective December 2, 1982.

Chapter 40-2-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-2-1, of the same title, containing Rules 40-2-1-.01 and 40-2-1-.02, adopted. Filed December 21, 1982; effective January 10, 1983.

Chapter 40-2-2 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-2-2, entitled "Administration," containing Rule 40-2-2-.01, adopted. Filed December 21, 1982; effective January 10,1983.

Chapter 40-2-3 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-2-3, of the same title, containing Rules 40-2-3-.01 through 40-2-3-.03, adopted. Filed December 21, 1982; effective January 10, 1983.

Chapter 40-2-4 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-2-4, entitled "Sanitation," containing Rule 40-2-4-.01, adopted. Filed December 21, 1982; effective January 10,1983.

Chapter 40-2-5 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-2-5, entitled "Appendixes to the 1978 Pasteurized Milk Ordinance& 151; Additional Requirements," containing Rules 40-2-5-.01 and 40-2-5.02, adopted. Filed December 21, 1982; effective January 10, 1983.

Chapter 40-2-6 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-2-6, entitled "Dry Milk," containing Rule 40-2-6-.01, adopted. Filed December 21, 1982; effective January 10, 1983.

Chapter 40-2-7 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-2-7, entitled "Ice Cream& 151; Standards and Requirements," containing Rule 40-2-7-.01, adopted. Filed December 21, 1982; effective January 10, 1983.

Chapter 40-2-8 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-2-8, entitled "Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts and Related Products& 151; Regulations and Enforcement," containing Rules 40-2-8-.01 through 40-2-8-.03, adopted. Filed December 21, 1982; effective January 10,1983.

Chapter 40-2-9 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-2-9, entitled "Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts and Related Products & 151; Sanitation Standards," containing Rules 40-2-9-.01 through 40-2-9-.06, adopted. Filed December 21, 1982; effective January 10, 1983.

Chapter 40-2-10 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-2-10, entitled "Ice Cream Mixes, Etc.," containing Rule 40-2-10-.01, adopted. Filed December 21, 1982; effective January 10, 1983.

Chapter 40-2-11 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-2-11, entitled "Imitation Products," containing Rule 40-2-11-.01, adopted. Filed December 21, 1982; effective January 10, 1983.

Chapter 40-1-12, entitled "Milk Shake," containing Rule 40-2-12-.01, has been adopted. Filed December 21, 1982; effective January 10, 1983.

Chapter 40-2-13, entitled "Returns," containing Rule 40-2-13-.01, has been adopted. Filed December 21, 1982; effective January 10, 1983.

Chapter 40-2-14, entitled "Records and Reports," containing Rule 40-2-14-.01, has been adopted. Filed December 21, 1982; effective January 10, 1983.

Chapter 40-2-15, entitled "Pasteurized Milk Ordinance," containing Rules 40-2-15-.01 and 40-2-15-.02, has been adopted. Filed December 21, 1982; effective January 10, 1983.

Rule 40-13-8-.04 has been adopted. Filed December 21, 1982; effective January 10,1983.

Chapter 40-13-12 entitled "Bird Dealers Licensing," containing Rules 40-13-12-.01 through 40-13-12-.05, has been adopted. Filed December 21, 1982; effective January 10,1983.

Rule 40-6-1-.03 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (1) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (1). Filed March 22, 1983; effective April 11, 1983.

Chapter 40-4-17 has been repealed. Filed May 9, 1983; effective May 29, 1983.

Rule 40-4-15-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-4-15-.02 adopted. Filed May 10,1983; effective May 30, 1983.

Rule 40-6-2-.01 has been amended. Filed June 30, 1983; effective July 20, 1983.

Chapter 40-20-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-20-1 of the same title, containing Rules 40-20-1-.01 through 40-20-1-.13, adopted. Filed September 13, 1983; effective October 3,1983.

Chapter 40-4-3, 40-4-5 and 40-4-6 have been repealed and a new Chapter 40-4-3, entitled "Production of Certified Tomato, Pepper and Cruciferous Plants," containing Rules 40-4-3-.01 through 40-4-3-.14, adopted. Filed September 12, 1983; effective October 2, 1983.

Emergency Rule 40-7-1-0.19-.34 entitled "Pesticide Tolerances" was filed on February 3, 1984; effective February 3, 1984, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rule establishes maximum permissible tolerance levels for Ethylene dibromide residues in items or products for human consumption in the State of Georgia. (This Emergency Rule will not be published, copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 40-7-1-0.19-.34 has been repealed and a new Emergency Rule 40-7-1-0.20-.34 adopted in lieu thereof covering the same subject matter. Filed March 5, 1984; effective March 5, 1984, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published, copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rules 40-15-1-.01 and 40-15-1-.02 have been amended. Filed March 1, 1984; effective March 21, 1984.

The title of Chapter 40-15-2 has been changed to "Weights and Measures" and Rules 40-15-2-.01 through 40-15-2-.05 have been amended; and, Rules 40-15-2-.06 through 40-15-2-.09 repealed and new Rules 40-15-2-.06 through 40-15-2-.09 adopted. Filed March 1,1984; effective March 21, 1984.

Chapter 40-15-3 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-15-3, of the same title, containing Rules 40-15-3-.01 through 40-15-3-.13, adopted. Filed March 1, 1984; effective March 21,1984.

Chapter 40-15-4 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-15-4, entitled "Method of Sales of Commodities," containing Rules 40-15-4-.01 through 40-15-4-.06, adopted. Filed March 1, 1984; effective March 21, 1984.

Chapter 40-15-5 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-15-5, entitled "Agriculture Products," containing Rules 40-15-5-.01 through 40-15-5-.04, adopted. Filed March 1,1984; effective March 21, 1984.

Chapter 40-15-6 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-15-6, entitled "Special Investigative Powers," containing Rule 40-15-6-.01, adopted. Filed March 1, 1984; effective March 21, 1984.

Chapter 40-15-7 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-15-7, entitled "Revocation of Conflicting Regulations," containing Rule 40-15-7-.01, adopted. Filed March 1, 1984; effective March 21, 1984.

Chapter 40-15-8 has been repealed. Filed March 1, 1984; effective March 21, 1984.

Rule 40-13-1-.01 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (d) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (d) and the authority changed. Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22,1984.

Rule 40-3-2-.01 has been amended by the repeal of paragraphs (1) and (8) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (1), (8) and (11). Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rule 40-13-2-.02 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (3) (d) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (3) (d). Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rules 40-13-3-.01, 40-13-3-.03, 40-13-3-.06, and 40-13-3-.07 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rule 40-13-3-.02 has been amended by changing the authority. Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rule 40-13-3-.04 has been amended and the authority changed. Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rule 40-13-3-.08 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (4) and by renumbering paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively. Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rules 40-13-4-.01, 40-13-4-.06, and 40-13-4-.09 have been amended by changing the authority. Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rules 40-13-4-.02, 40-13-4-.03, 40-13-4-.04, 40-13-4-.05, 40-13-4-.08 and 40-13-4-.10 have been repealed and new Rules of these numbers adopted. Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rule 40-13-4-.07 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (1) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (1) and the authority changed. Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rule 40-13-5-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-13-5-.01 adopted. Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rule 40-13-7-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-13-7-.01 adopted. Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rules 40-13-8-.01, 40-13-8-.02, and 40-13-8-.03 have been repealed and new Rules of these numbers adopted. Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rule 40-13-8-.04 has been amended by changing the authority. Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rule 40-13-9-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-13-9-.01 adopted. Filed May 2,1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rules 40-16-1-.01 through 40-16-1-.07, and Rules 40-16-1-.10 through 40-16-1-.12 have been amended by changing the authority. Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rules 40-16-1-.08, 40-16-1-.13 and 40-16-1-.14 have been amended by changing the title and authority. Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rule 40-16-1-.09 has been amended and the authority changed. Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rules 40-16-2-.01, 40-16-2-.02, and 40-16-2-.09 through 40-16-2-.12 have been amended by changing the authority. Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rule 40-16-2-.03 has been amended by the repeal of paragraphs (2) and (3) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (2) and (3). Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rule 40-16-2-.04 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (3). Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rule 40-16-2-.05 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (a) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (a). Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rule 40-16-2-.06 has been amended by the repeal of paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (3), (4), and (5). Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rule 40-16-2-.07 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (1) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (1). Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rule 40-16-2-.08 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (1) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (1). Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rules 40-16-3-.01, 40-16-3-.03, 40-16-3-.04, 40-16-3-.06 through 40-16-3-.12, 40-16-3-.14, and 40-16-3-.15 have been amended by changing the authority. Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rule 40-16-3-.02 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (6) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (6). Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rule 40-16-3-.05 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (3) (a) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (3) (a). Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rule 40-16-3-.13 has been amended. Filed May 2, 1984; effective May 22, 1984.

Rule 40-21-8-.03 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (b) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (b). Filed May 17, 1984; effective June 6, 1984.

Rule 40-21-8-.04 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (b) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (b). Filed May 17, 1984; effective June 6, 1984.

Rule 40-21-8-.05 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (2) (b) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (2) (b). Filed May 17, 1984; effective June 6, 1984.

Emergency Rule 40-7-1-0.21 containing Rule 40-7-1-0.21-.34 has been adopted. Filed July 2, 1984; effective July 2, 1984, the date of adoption, for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent rule covering the same subject matter superseding this emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. (This Emergency Rule is a readoption of Emergency Rule 40-7-1-0.20 relating to Ethylene dibromide levels in food and food products pending the adoption of a permanent rule in September 1984.) (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 40-13-12-0.22-.06 has been adopted. Filed July 5, 1984; effective July 5, 1984, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rule was adopted to protect the important Georgia poultry industry from exotic Newcastle Disease, a highly infectious disease for poultry, which has been diagnosed in pet and exotic birds in Alabama and Florida and one location in Georgia. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rule 40-10-1-.01 has been amended by: the adoption of subparagraphs (2) (j) and (2) (k); the repeal of subparagraphs (2) (aa)9., (2) (rr), and (2) (ccc)7. and the adoption of new subparagraphs of these numbers; and by the adoption of subparagraph (2)(iii). Filed July 23, 1984; effective August 12, 1984.

Subparagraphs 40-10-1-.02 1. and 2. have been amended. Filed July 23, 1984; effective August 12, 1984.

Rule 40-10-1-.03 has been amended by: amending subparagraphs (1)(a)2. and (1)(d)4. and 5.; and adopting subparagraph (1)(a)3. Filed July 23, 1984; effective August 12,1984.

Rule 40-10-1-.04 has been amended by changing the title and repealing paragraph (1) and subparagraph (1) (a) and adopting a new paragraph (1) and subparagraph (1) (a). Filed July 23, 1984; effective August 12, 1984.

Rule 40-10-1-.05 has been amended by: amending subparagraph (5) (b); and, by adopting subparagraph (5) (c). Filed July 23, 1984; effective August 12, 1984.

Subparagraphs 40-10-1-.09, and (2) (g) have been amended. Filed July 23,1984; effective August 12, 1984.

Rule 40-10-1-.10 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (16) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (16). Filed July 23, 1984; effective August 12, 1984.

Rule 40-10-1-.11 has been amended by: amending subparagraph (1) (b); repealing paragraph (12) and adopting a new paragraph (12); and, repealing paragraph (23) and adopting a new paragraph (23). Filed July 23, 1984; effective August 12, 1984.

Rule 40-10-1-.13 has been adopted. Filed July 23, 1984; effective August 12, 1984.

Rule 40-10-1-.15 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (2) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (2) and (3). Filed July 23, 1984; effective August 12, 1984.

Rule 40-10-1-.16 has been amended by: amending paragraphs (1) and (2) and subparagraphs (5) (b) and (9) (b); adopting subparagraphs (9) (d) and (10) (d); and, amending subparagraphs (13) (a) and (13) (e). Filed July 23, 1984; effective August 12,1984.

Rule 40-10-1-.17 has been amended by: the repeal of subparagraph (8) (b)5. and the adoption of a new subparagraph (8) (b)5.; the adoption of subparagraphs (8) (b) 32., 33. and 34.; the repeal of paragraph (16) and the adoption of new paragraphs (16), (17) and (19). Filed July 23, 1984; effective August 12, 1984.

Rule 40-10-1-.18 has been amended by: the repeal of subparagraphs (7) (b)4., (7) (c) and its parts and the adoption of new subparagraphs (7) (b)4., (7) (c) and its parts and (7) (d) and its parts; the adoption of paragraph (8); the repeal of paragraph (10); and the adoption of paragraph (17). Filed July 23, 1984; effective August 12, 1984.

Rule 40-10-1-.19 has been amended by: the adoption of paragraphs (2) and (5); the amending of subparagraph (104)(f); the adoption of subparagraph (105)(b)10. and paragraph (106); amending paragraphs (140) through (144); the adoption of paragraph (145); and, amending paragraphs (160) and (180). Filed July 23, 1984; effective August 12, 1984.

Emergency Rule 40-4-20-0.23, entitled "Honeybee Quarantine," has been adopted. Filed August 6, 1984; effective August 6, 1984, the date of adoption, to remain in effect through October 31, 1984, unless repealed earlier by the Commissioner. Said Emergency Rule is required to prevent the movement of honeybees into or through the State of Georgia due to the presence in Texas of an infestation due to an endoparasitic mite, Acarapis woodi, which poses a serious potential threat to the beekeeping industries of Georgia. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 40-4-20-0.23 entitled "Honeybee Quarantine" has been repealed. Filed September 10, 1984; effective September 7, 1984, the date of adoption.

Rule 40-4-11-.02 has been amended. Filed October 2, 1984; effective October 22, 1984.

Emergency Rule 40-7-1-0.21-.34 expired on October 27, 1984.

Rule 40-7-2-.04 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-7-2-.04 adopted. Filed February 14, 1985; effective March 6, 1985.

Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.24, which repealed Chapter 40-4-1 and adopted a new Chapter 40-4-1, entitled "Rules and Regulations for Out of State Beekeepers," was filed April 8,1985, effective April 8, 1985, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This emergency is again due to the finding of an acarine mite, Acarapis Woodi, an endoparasite and serious pest of the honeybee, in Florida and other states. Movement of infested bees from other states into Georgia poses a serious risk to the honey producing and pollinating industries of the State. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 40-4-2-0.25, which repealed Chapter 40-4-2 and adopted a new Chapter 40-4-2, entitled "Certification and Shipment of Package and Queen Bees," was filed on April 8, 1985, effective April 8, 1985, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This emergency is caused by the Acarapis Woodi mite, an endoparasite and serious pest of the honeybee, referred to in the above paragraph. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.26 (readopting Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.24 which expired) and Emergency Rule 40-4-2-0.27 (readopting Emergency Rule 40-4-2-0.25 which expired) have been adopted due to the continuous threat of an acarine mite, Acarapis Woodi, to the honeybee industries of the State of Georgia. Filed August 15, 1985, effective August 12, 1985, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. (Said Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rule 40-13-1-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraphs (b) and (c) and by the adoption of new subparagraphs (b), (c) and (f). Filed October 3, 1985; effective October 23, 1985.

Rule 40-13-2-.02 has been amended by the adoption of paragraph (6). Filed October 3,1985; effective October 23, 1985.

Rule 40-13-3-.01 has been amended by the repeal of paragraphs (4), (5) and (6) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (4), (5), (6) and (7). Filed October 3, 1985; effective October 23, 1985.

Rule 40-13-3-.03 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (1)(a) and by the adoption of new subparagraphs (1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(c) and (1)(d). Filed October 3, 1985; effective October 23, 1985.

Rule 40-13-3-.07 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (2) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (2), (3) and (4). Filed October 3, 1985; effective October 23, 1985.

Rule 40-13-3-.08 has been amended by repealing paragraph (5). Filed October 3, 1985; effective October 23, 1985.

Rules 40-13-3-.09 and 40-13-3-.10 have been adopted. Filed October 3, 1985; effective October 23, 1985.

Rule 40-13-4-.02 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (2)(b) and by the adoption of new subparagraphs (2)(b), (2)(c) and (2)(d). Filed October 3, 1985; effective October 23, 1985.

Rule 40-13-4-.03 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (1) and by the adoption of new paragraph (1). Filed October 3, 1985; effective October 23, 1985.

Rule 40-13-4-.11 has been adopted. Filed October 3, 1985; effective October 23, 1985.

Rule 40-13-7-.02 has been adopted. Filed October 3,1985; effective October 23,1985.

Rule 40-13-8-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraphs (1)(e), (1)(j) and (2)(d) and by the adoption of new subparagraphs (1)(e), (1)(j), (1)(o), (1)(p), (1)(q),(1)(r), (2)(d), (3)(a) and (3)(b). Filed October 3, 1985; effective October 23, 1985.

Rule 40-13-8-.05 has been adopted. Filed October 3, 1985; effective October 23, 1985.

Rule 40-13-12-.01 has been amended by the adoption of paragraphs (8), (9) and (10). Filed October 3, 1985; effective October 23, 1985.

Rule 40-13-12-.02 has been amended by the repeal of paragraphs (2) and (3) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (2), (3), (5) and (6). Filed October 3, 1985; effective October 23, 1985.

Rule 40-13-12-.03 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraphs (1)(b), (1)(c) and paragraph (4) and by the adoption of new subparagraphs (1)(b) and (1)(c) and paragraphs (4) and (5). Filed October 3, 1985; effective October 23, 1985.

Rule 40-13-12-.04 has been amended by the adoption of paragraph (4). Filed October 3,1985; effective October 23, 1985.

Rule 40-13-12-.05 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-13-12-.05 adopted. Filed October 3, 1985; effective October 23, 1985.

Rules 40-13-12-.06, 40-13-12-.07 and 40-13-12-.08 have been adopted. Filed October 3,1985; effective October 23, 1985.

Rule 40-16-2-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-16-2-.01 adopted. Filed October 3,1985; effective October 23, 1985.

Rule 40-16-2-.03 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (1) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (1). Filed October 3, 1985; effective October 23, 1985.

Rules for Boll Weevil Eradication have been adopted in the following chapters: 40-24-1, "Administration"; 40-24-2, "Definitions"; 40-24-3, "Regulated Articles"; 40-24-4, "Compliance Agreements"; 40-24-5, "Inspection and Enforcement"; 40-24-6, "Non-Commercial Cotton"; 40-24-7, "Program Participation"; 40-24-8, "Boll Weevil Treatments"; and, 40-24-9, "Solicitation for Bids". Filed November 21, 1985; effective December 11, 1985.

Emergency Rules 40-4-1-0.28, "Rules and Regulations for Out of State Beekeepers," and 40-4-2-0.29, "Certification and Shipment of Package and Queen Bees," have been adopted readopting Emergency Rules 40-4-1-0.26 and 40-4-2-0.27, respectively. Filed and effective December 10, 1985, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent rules superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. This continuing emergency is due to the serious risk of the mite, Acarapis woodi to Georgia bee industries. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 40-14-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-14-1 of the same title and rules adopted. Filed February 28, 1986; effective March 20, 1986.

Chapter 40-14-2 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-14-2 of the same title and rules adopted. Filed February 28, 1986; effective March 20, 1986.

Rule 40-14-3-.02 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (2) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (2). Filed February 28, 1986; effective March 20, 1986.

Rule 40-14-4-.03 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (2) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (2). Filed February 28, 1986; effective March 20, 1986.

Chapter 40-25-1, entitled "Definitions," containing Rules 40-25-1-.01 and 40-25-1-.02, was filed on February 28, 1986; effective March 20, 1986.

Chapter 40-25-2, entitled "License Requirements," containing Rule 40-25-2-.01, was filed on February 28, 1986; effective March 20, 1986.

Chapter 40-25-3, entitled "Operational Requirements," containing Rule 40-25-3-.01, was filed on February 28, 1986; effective March 20, 1986.

Chapter 40-7-16, entitled "Vidalia Onions," containing Rules 40-7-16-.01 through 40-7-16-.13, was filed on March 11, 1986; effective March 31, 1986.

Chapter 40-4-20, entitled "Regulations for Movement of Pepper Plants into Georgia," containing Rules 40-4-20-.01 through 40-4-20-.04, adopted. Filed March 18, 1986; effective April 7, 1986.

Emergency Rules 40-4-2-0.30 and 40-4-1-0.31 have been adopted to readopt Emergency Rules 40-4-2-0.29 and 40-4-1-0.28, respectively, which expired on April 9, 1986. Filed April 15, 1986, effective April 11, 1986, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules are "Rules and Regulations for Out-of-State Beekeepers" and "Certification and Shipment of Package and Queen Bees". (Said Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 40-26-1, entitled "Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commissions Administrative Rules," containing Rules 40-26-1-.01 through 40-26-1-.31, adopted. Filed April 30, 1986; effective May 20, 1986.

Rule 40-4-15-.02 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (2) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (2). Filed August 6, 1986; effective August 26, 1986.

Emergency Rule Chapter 40-4-1-0.32, entitled "Beekeeping," has been adopted. Filed August 21, 1986, effective August 18, 1986, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was adopted because Emergency Rules 40-4-1-0.30 and 40-4-2-0.31 expired on August 11,1986 and the risk of infestation by the endoparasitic mite, Acarapis woodi, a pest of the honey bee continues to pose a threat to Georgia's honey bee industry.

Rule 40-26-1.21 has been amended by the adoption of subparagraph (g). Filed October 22, 1986; effective November 11, 1986.

Rule 40-24-7.01 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-24-7-.01 adopted. Filed November 5, 1986; effective November 25, 1986.

Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.33, entitled "Beekeeping," has been adopted because

Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.32 of the same title expired on December 16, 1986 and an emergency condition still exist regarding the endoparasitic mite, Acarapis woodi. This Rule was adopted because eighteen (18) counties in South Georgia are known to be infested and a depopulation and eradication program in these counties is reinstituted to control this pest. Filed December 17, 1986, effective December 17, 1986, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 40-13-13, entitled "Animal Protection," containing Rules 40-13-13-.01 through 40-13-13-.08, was filed on March 5,1987; effective March 25,1987.

Rule 40-2-12-.01 has been amended. Filed March 18,1987; effective April 7, 1987.

Rule 40-13-2-.01 has been amended by the adoption of paragraph (12). Filed March 25,1987; effective April 14, 1987.

Rule 40-13-3-.06 has been amended by the adoption of paragraph (4). Filed March 25,1987; effective April 14, 1987.

Rule 40-13-5-.01 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (1) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (1). Filed March 25, 1987; effective April 14, 1987.

Rule 40-13-7-.01 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (8) and by the adoption of paragraphs (8) and (9). Filed March 25, 1987; effective April 14, 1987.

Rule 40-13-8-.05 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (3) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (3). Filed March 25, 1987; effective April 14,1987.

Rule 40-16-3-.02 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (7) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (7) through (14). Filed March 25, 1987; effective April 14, 1987.

Rule 40-16-3-.07 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (4) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (4), (5) and (6). Filed March 25, 1987; effective April 14, 1987.

Rules 40-16-3-.13, 40-16-3-.14 and 40-16-3-.16 have been repealed and new Rules of these numbers adopted. Filed March 25, 1987; effective April 14, 1987.

Rule 40-16-3-.17 has been adopted. Filed March 25, 1987; effective April 14, 1987.

Emergency Rule Chapter 40-4-1-0.33 expired on April 15, 1987, and Emergency Rule Chapter 40-4-1-0.34, entitled "Beekeeping," adopted to extend this Emergency Rule.

Filed April 16, 1987; effective April 16, 1987 the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. The adoption of this Emergency Rule is necessary because the danger to the honey bee industry of Georgia still exist. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.35, is verbatim the same as Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.34 which expired on August 13, 1987, has been adopted.

Filed August 25, 1987, effective August 21, 1987, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rule was adopted to extend Emergency Rule 40-1-1-0.34 because the danger to the honey bee industry still exists. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 40-13-10 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-13-10 of the same title, containing Rules 40-13-10-.01 through 40-13-10-.09, adopted. Filed September 1, 1987; effective September 21, 1987.

Rule 40-24-7-.01 has been amended. Filed September 1, 1987; effective September 21,1987.

Chapter 40-4-9 has been repealed and a new Chapter 40-4-9, of the same title, containing

Rules 40-4-9-.01 through 40-4-9-.10, adopted. Filed September 18, 1987; effective October 8, 1987.

Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.36, entitled "Beekeeping", was filed on December 22, 1987, having become effective on December 22, 1987, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rule was adopted because Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.35 expired on December 21, 1987, and the peril of the mites Acarapis woodi and Varroa jacobsoni is still threatening the beekeeping industry in Georgia. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rule 40-2-3-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-2-3-.01 adopted. Filed January 13, 1988; effective February 2, 1988.

Rule 40-2-4-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-2-4-.01 adopted. Filed January 13,1988; effective February 2, 1988.

Rule 40-24-7-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (b)1. and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (b)1. Filed March 7, 1988; effective March 27, 1988.

Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.37 has been adopted because Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.36 expired on April 20, 1988 and the Emergency still exists. Said Rule readopted

Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.36, entitled "Beekeeping". Filed April 22, 1988, effective April 21, 1988, the date of adoption, to be in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Paragraph 40-13-3-.03 has been amended and subparagraph 40-13-3-.036. adopted. Filed July 18, 1988; effective August 7, 1988.

Rule 40-13-3-.04 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (1) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (1). Filed July 18, 1988; effective August 7,1988.

Rule 40-13-8-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraphs (1)(a), (1)(b) and (1)(e) and by the adoption of new subparagraphs (1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(e), (1)(s) and (1)(t). Filed July 18, 1988; effective August 7, 1988.

Rule 40-3-13-.02 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (1) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (1). Filed July 18, 1988; effective August 7, 1988.

Rule 40-13-8-.05 has been amended and renumbered as Rule 40-13-8-.06 and a new Rule 40-13-8-.05 adopted. Filed July 18, 1988; effective August 7, 1988.

Rule 40-2-1-.01 has been amended by changing the title and by the repeal of paragraph (1) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (1). Filed August 25, 1988; effective September 14, 1988.

Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.38 entitled "Beekeeping" which is an extension of Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.37 verbatim which expired on August 19, 1988. Filed August 26, 1988, effective August 23,1988, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rule was adopted because the threat by parasites to the honey bee industry of the State of Georgia still exists. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the agency.)

Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.38 expired on December 23, 1988, and Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.39, entitled "Beekeeping", adopted to extend this Emergency Rule. Filed December 23, 1988; effective December 23, 1988, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. The adoption of this Emergency Rule is necessary because the danger of the honey bee industry of Georgia still exist. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rule 40-24-7-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed December 27, 1988; effective January 17, 1989.

Rule 40-13-1-.01 has been amended by the adoption of subparagraphs (g), (h) and (i). Filed February 20, 1989; effective March 12, 1989.

Rule 40-13-3-.03 has been amended. Filed February 20, 1989; effective March 12, 1989.

Rule 40-13-8-.01 has been amended by the adoption of subparagraph (h) and Rule 40-13-8-.05 has adopted paragraph (7). Filed February 20, 1989; effective March 12, 1989.

Rule 40-16-3-.02 has been amended. Filed February 20,1989; effective March 12, 1989.

The GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE has adopted Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.40 entitled "Beekeeping", which is the same as Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.39 which expired on April 21, 1989. Filed April 24, 1989, effective April 24, 1989, the date of adoption, to be in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was readopted because the threat to the honey bee industry still exists. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 40-6-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter of the same title adopted. Filed June 12, 1989; effective July 2, 1989.

Rules 40-3-2-.01, 40-3-2-.03 and 40-3-2-.04 have been amended. Filed July 25, 1989; effective August 14, 1989.

Rule 40-19-1-.07 has been repealed and a new Rule 40-19-1-.07 adopted. Filed July 25,1989; effective August 14, 1989.

Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.41 entitled "Beekeeping" has been adopted. Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.40 expired on August 21, 1989. Filed December 20, 1989, effective December 19, 1989, the date of adoption, to be in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was readopted because the threat to the honey bee industry still exists. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rules 40-7-16-.02, .03, .04, .05 have been amended. Filed February 19, 1990; effective March 11, 1990.

Rule 40-7-16-.12 has been repealed and a new Rule entitled "Certified Storage" adopted. Filed February 19, 1990; effective March 11, 1990.

Rule 40-7-16-.13 has been repealed and a new Rule entitled "Containers" adopted. Filed February 19, 1990; effective March 11, 1990.

Rule 40-7-16-.14 has been adopted. Filed February 19, 1990; effective March 11, 1990.

Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.42 entitled "Beekeeping" has been adopted. Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.41 expired on April 18, 1990. Filed April 20, 1990, effective April 19, 1990, the date of adoption, to be in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was readopted because the threat to the honey bee industry still exists. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rule 40-4-15-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed May 23, 1990; effective June 12, 1990.

Rules 40-21-8-.01 and 40-21-8-.03 have been repealed and new Rules of same titles adopted. Filed August 27, 1990; effective September 16, 1990.

Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.43 entitled "Beekeeping" has been adopted. Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.42 expired on August 17, 1990. Filed and effective September 21, 1990, the date of adoption, to be in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was readopted because the threat to the honey bee industry still exists. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rule 40-13-2-.01 has been amended. Filed January 24, 1991; effective February 13, 1991.

Rules 40-13-3-.03, .04, .06, .07 were amended; .09, .10 have been repealed and new rules of same titles adopted; .11 and .12 have been adopted. Filed January 24, 1991; effective February 13, 1991.

Rules 40-13-4-.03 and .05 were amended. Filed January 24, 1991; effective February 13, 1991.

Rules 40-13-8-.01 and .06 were amended. Filed January 24, 1991; effective February 13, 1991.

Rules 40-13-10-.035. and (2)(b)8. were adopted. Filed January 24, 1991; effective February 13, 1991.

Rule 40-13-12-.02 has been amended. Filed January 24, 1991; effective February 13, 1991.

Rules 40-13-13-.01 and .02 were amended; .05, .06, .07, .08 were repealed and new Rules adopted; .09 and .10 were adopted. Filed January 24, 1991; effective February 13, 1991.

Chapter 40-22-9 entitled "Grading Standards," containing Rules 40-22-9-.01 and 40-22-9-.03 were adopted. Filed January 24, 1991; effective February 13, 1991.

Emergency Rule 40-9-2-0.44-.02 entitled "Use of Property for Expressive Activity" has been adopted. Filed and effective February 27, 1991, the date of adoption, to be in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was adopted due to the fact "a group of persons intent to picket the Atlanta State Farmer's Market...that any such assemblage and public communication presents an imminent peril to the public..." (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.45 entitled "Beekeeping" has been adopted. Emergency Rule 40-4-1-0.43 expired on January 21, 1991. Filed and effective February 27, 1991, the date of adoption, to be in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was readopted because the threat to the honey bee industry still exists. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rule 40-24-7-.01 has been repealed and Emergency Rule 40-24-7-0.46-.01 adopted. Filed April 11, 1991; effective April 9, 1991, the date of adoption, to be in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rule was adopted because immediate application of effective measures to successfully operate the program of eradication and suppression in 1991. (Emergency Rule will not be published; copies can be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 40-7-11 has been repealed and a new Chapter entitled "Commercially Bottled Water and Water Vending Machines" adopted. Filed April 19, 1991; effective May 9, 1991.

Emergency Rule 40-24-7-0.46-.01 has been repealed and a Permanent Rule 40-24-7-.01 adopted. Filed May 21, 1991; effective June 10, 1991.

Chapter 40-9-2 has been amended by adopting a new Rule 40-9-2-.02 entitled "Use of Property for Expressive Activity" and Rules 40-9-2-.02 to .07 have been renumbered to 40-9-2-.03 to .08. Filed July 17, 1991; effective August 6, 1991.

Rule 40-4-15-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule, same title, adopted. Filed August 28, 1991; effective September 17, 1991.

Rule 40-4-8-.02, .06 to .09 were amended; .10 repealed and .11 to .15 renumbered to .10 to .14. Filed August 29, 1991; effective September 18, 1991.

Rules 40-4-3-.02, .04, .14 were amended. Filed September 3, 1991; effective September 23, 1991.

Chapter 40-4-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter entitled "Beekeeping" adopted. Filed October 29, 1991; effective November 18, 1991.

Chapter 40-4-2 entitled "Regulations for the Certification of Package and Queen Bees" has been repealed. Filed October 29, 1991; effective November 18, 1991.

Rule 40-2-3-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule, same title, adopted. Filed January 8, 1992; effective January 28, 1992.

Rule 40-20-1-.015. has been amended. Filed March 2, 1992; effective March 22,1992.

Paragraphs (8) amended and (17) adopted and (17) to (22) renumbered to (18) to (23) of Rule 40-24-2-.01. Filed March 18, 1992; effective April 7, 1992.

Rules 40-24-7-.01 amended and 40-24-7-.02, .03 adopted. Filed March 18, 1992; effective April 7, 1992.

Emergency Rule 40-4-8-0.47-.03 entitled "Inspection" was filed March 30, 1992; effective March 27, 1992, the date of adoption, to be in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was adopted "to allow the production of certified potato plants more than one mile from a sweet potato weevil infestation..." (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 40-4-8-0.47-.03 has been repealed and a permanent Rule adopted. Filed May 5, 1992; effective May 25, 1992.

Rules 40-4-15-.02 and 40-14-2-.01 were repealed and new Rules, same titles, adopted. Filed May 5, 1992; effective May 25, 1992.

Chapter 40-7-11 has been repealed and a new Chapter, same title, adopted Filed May 28, 1992; effective June 17, 1992.

Rules 40-9-1-.01, 40-9-2-.01; 40-13-3-.03, .04, .07, .09; 40-13-4-.01, .05; 40-13-8-.01, .05; 40-16-1-.02, .09; 40-16-3-.02 were amended; Chapters 40-24-7 and 40-24-2 have been amended. Filed June 11, 1992; effective July 1, 1992.

Rules 40-4-8-.03, .04, .10, and 40-4-15-.02 have been repealed and new Rules of same numbers adopted. Filed August 11, 1992; effective August 31, 1992.

Chapters 40-2-1, 40-2-2, 40-2-3, 40-2-6, 40-2-7, 40-2-8, 40-2-9, 40-2-12, 40-2-13, 40-2-14 have been repealed and new Chapters with same titles adopted; Chapter 40-2-5 has been repealed and a new Chapter entitled "Appendixes to the Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance-Additional Requirements" adopted; Chapter 40-2-10 has been repealed and a new Chapter entitled "Frozen Dessert Mixes" adopted; Chapter 40-2-11 repealed. Filed August 14, 1992; effective September 3, 1992.

Emergency Rule 40-4-21-0.48 adopting Chapter entitled "Pine Shoot Beetle Quarantine" containing Emergency Rules 40-4-21-0.48-.01 to 40-4-21-0.48-.05 was filed on October 26, 1992, effective October 23, 1992, the date of adoption, to be in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was adopted to control a major economic pest, the Pine Shoot Beetle. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapters 40-5-1, 40-5-2, 40-5-3, 40-5-4, 40-5-6 and 40-5-7 were repealed and new Chapters, same titles, adopted; Chapter 40-5-5 repealed and a new Chapter entitled "Licensing and Registration" adopted, 40-5-8 repealed and a new Chapter entitled "Pet Food Regulations" adopted, and 40-5-9 repealed and a new Chapter entitled "Analytical Variations" adopted. Filed October 20, 1992; effective November 9, 1992.

Rules 40-13-9-.01, 40-13-12-.02, 40-13-13-.01, 40-13-13-.02, 40-16-2-.06 have been amended and Rule 40-16-2-.05 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed December 2, 1992; effective December 22, 1992.

Rules 40-20-1-.01, .02, .03 have been repealed and new Rules of same titles adopted. Filed January 13, 1993; effective February 2, 1993.

Chapter 40-21-9 entitled "Application Posting", containing rules 40-21-9-.01 to .03, has been adopted. Filed January 6, 1993; effective July 1, 1993, as specified by the Agency.

Chapters 40-22-3, 40-22-4 and 40-22-8 were repealed and new Chapters of the same titles adopted; Chapter 40-22-6 was repealed and a new Chapter entitled "Identification of Treated Timber Products" adopted; Rules 40-22-5-.01 and 40-22-7-.01 were repealed and new Rules, same titles adopted. Filed May 11, 1993; effective May 31, 1993.

Rules 40-24-7-.01, .02, .03 have been amended. Filed June 21, 1993; effective July 11, 1993.

Chapter 40-8-2 has been repealed and a new Chapter, same title, adopted; Chapters 40-8-1 and 40-8-3 have been repealed and new Chapters entitled "Coverage" and "Advertising" adopted. Filed July 9, 1993; effective July 29, 1993.

Rule 40-20-1-.03 has been amended. Filed August 3, 1993; effective August 23, 1993.

Chapter 40-7-12 has been repealed and a new Chapter, same title, adopted. Filed September 27, 1993; effective October 17, 1993.

Chapter 40-4-21 entitled "Horticultural Growing Media", containing Rules 40-4-21-.01 to 40-4-21-.08, has been adopted. Filed October 26, 1993; effective November 15, 1993.

Rule 40-13-13-.01 has been amended. Filed December 2, 1993; effective December 22, 1993.

Chapters 40-3-1, 40-3-2, 40-3-3 have been repealed and new Chapters and titles adopted. Filed March 15, 1994; effective April 4, 1994.

Paragraph (8) of Rule 40-24-7-.04 has been adopted. Filed April 6, 1994; effective April 26, 1994.

Chapter 40-4-8 has been repealed, new Chapter entitled "Sweet Potato Regulations" adopted. Filed July 25, 1994; effective August 14, 1994.

Chapter 40-4-15 has been repealed. Filed July 25, 1994; effective August 14, 1994.

Chapters 40-3-4, 40-3-5, 40-3-6, 40-3-7, 40-3-8, 40-3-9 have been repealed. Filed October 17, 1994; effective November 6, 1994.

Chapter 40-12-6 entitled "Seed Arbitration" containing Rules 40-12-6-.01 to 40-12-6-.05, has been adopted. Filed December 9, 1994; effective December 29, 1994.

Chapter 40-7-16 has been amended. Filed February 24, 1995; effective April 1, 1995, as specified by the Agency.

Emergency Rule 40-7-16-0.49 has been adopted. Filed April 20, 1995; effective April 19, 1995, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter is adopted superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rule was adopted to comply with Bill on Vidalia Onion signed by the Governor on April 18, 1995. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 40-9-6 has been repealed and a new chapter adopted. Filed May 17, 1995; effective June 6, 1995.

Chapter 40-12-7 entitled "Charges for Seed Sample Assay" containing Rule 40-12-7-.01 has been adopted. Filed May 19, 1995; effective June 8, 1995.

Rule 40-15-5-.03 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed May 22, 1995; effective June 11, 1995.

Emergency Rule 40-13-3-0.50-.03 has been adopted. Filed July 13, 1995; effective July 12, 1995, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter is adopted superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rule was adopted to control Vesicular Stomatitis, a highly contagious viral disease. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 40-4-3 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Rule 40-14-4-.02 has been amended. Filed August 2, 1995; effective August 22, 1995.

Rules 40-7-16-.02, .04 to .16 has been amended. Filed August 18, 1995; effective September 7, 1995.

Rule 40-14-3-.05 has been adopted. Filed October 19, 1995; effective November 8, 1995.

Chapter 40-10-4 entitled "Voluntary Inspection of Ratites" containing Rules 40-10-4-.01 to 40-10-4-.16 has been adopted. Filed December 12, 1995; effective January 1, 1996.

Rules 40-13-8-.03, 40-13-4-.05 and 40-13-8-.01 have been amended. Filed January 19,1996; effective February 8, 1996.

Paragraph (8) of Rule 40-20-1-.03 has been adopted. Filed February 26, 1996; effective March 17, 1996.

Chapters 40-7-1 through 40-7-8, 40-7-10, 40-7-11, 40-7-13 have been repealed and new Chapters adopted; Rules 40-7-12-.05, .07, .08 have been repealed and new Rules adopted; Chapters 40-7-14, 40-7-15, 40-7-16 have been repealed. Filed April 30, 1996; effective May 20, 1996.

Emergency Rules 40-4-8-0.51-.12 was filed June 14, 1996, having become effective June 14, 1996, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent rule superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the agency. Said Emergency Rule was adopted to "limit the spread of the sweet potato weevil..." (Emergency Rule will not be published, copies may be obtained from the agency.)

Emergency Rules 40-9-7-0.52, 40-9-8-0.53, 40-9-9-0.54, 40-9-10-0.55, 40-9-11-0.56 entitled, "Sanitation", have been adopted. Filed December 31, 1996; effective January 1, 1997, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent rule covering the same subject matter supersedes this Emergency Rule. Said Emergency Rules were adopted to ... provide standards to guide tenants in the proper disposal of refuge ... (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 40-4-9 has been repealed and a new chapter entitled "Plant Protection Regulation" adopted; Chapter 40-7-6, 40-7-9 and Rule 40-20-1-.03 has been amended;

Chapter 40-27-1, entitled "Liming Materials" has been adopted. Filed August 23, 1996; effective September 12, 1996.

Rule 40-12-3-.01 has been amended. Filed September 27, 1996; effective October 17,1996.

Rule 40-21-3-.01 has been amended. Filed November 26, 1996; effective December 17, 1996.

Rules 40-2-3-.02, 40-2-7-.02, 40-2-8-.02, 40-7-12-.16 and Chapter 40-7-8 have been amended. Filed December 13, 1996; effective January 2, 1997.

Emergency Rules 40-9-7-0.57-.03, 40-9-8-0.58-.03, 40-9-9-0.59-.03, 40-9-10-0.60-.03, 40-9-11-0.61-.03 have been adopted. Filed April 30, 1997; effective May 1, 1997, to remain in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules are adopted, as specified by the agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted to change the Market's operating rules to remove the responsibility of garbage disposal from the Department. (Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 40-4-8 has been repealed and a new chapter adopted. Filed February 7, 1997; effective February 27, 1997.

Chapters 40-12-1 through 40-12-7 have been repealed and new chapters adopted. Chapter 40-12-8 entitled "Seed Dealer License Fees" has been adopted. Filed June 4, 1997; effective July 1, 1997, as specified by the Agency.

Chapters 40-6-1 through 40-6-8 have been repealed and new chapters adopted. Filed July 1, 1997; effective July 21, 1997.

Chapter 40-4-3 has been repealed and a new chapter adopted. Filed July 8, 1997; effective July 28, 1997.

Chapter 40-10-1 has been repealed and a new chapter adopted, chapter 40-10-4 and Rule 40-20-1-.03 have been amended. Filed July 21, 1997; effective August 11, 1997.

Rules 40-9-7-.03, 40-9-8-.03, 40-9-9-.03, 40-9-10-.03, 40-9-11-.03 have been amended.

Filed August 11, 1997; effective August 31, 1997. Rule 40-4-9-.03 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed December 17, 1997; effective January 6, 1998.

Rule 40-14-3-.05 has been amended. Filed August 18, 1998; effective September 5, 1998.

Rule 40-7-8-.07 has been amended. Filed September 4, 1998; effective September 24, 1998.

Chapter 40-13-13 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed January 6, 1999; effective January 26, 1999.

Emergency Rule Chapter 40-16-4-0.62 has been adopted. Filed March 24, 1999, effective March 23, 1999, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rule was adopted to "require plants to implement proper and effective plans to monitor, detect and correct any conditions conducive to the generation of such odors." (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rules 40-21-2-.01, 40-21-3-.01 and 40-21-4-.01 have been amended. Filed April 19, 1999; effective May 9, 1999.

Chapter 40-4-22 entitled "Tropical Soda Apple Rules" has been adopted. Filed April 27, 1999; effective May 17, 1999.

Chapter 40-4-7 has been repealed and a new Chapter entitled "Regulations for the Movement of Tomato or Tobacco Plants into Georgia" adopted. Filed June 14, 1999; effective July 4, 1999.

Chapter 40-16-4 entitled "Rendering Plant Odor Control" has been adopted. Filed July 22, 1999; effective August 11, 1999.

Rule 40-7-8-.02 has been amended. Filed September 3, 1999; effective September 23, 1999.

Rule 40-13-3-.13 has been adopted. Filed November 29, 1999; effective December 19,1999.

Rule 40-20-1-.03 has been amended. Filed December 10, 1999; effective December 30,1999.

Chapter 40-4-22 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed May 5, 2000; effective May 25, 2000.

Rule 40-15-2-.10 and Chapter 40-16-5 entitled "Swine Feeding Operator Training and Certification" have been adopted. Filed June 6, 2000; effective June 26, 2000.

Emergency Rule 40-7-8-0.63-.04 adopted. Filed July 7, 2000; effective July 1, 2000, as specified by the Agency, to be in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rule was adopted to comply with House Bill 1142, making certain changes regarding the use of the Vidalia Certification Mark. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 40-7-8-0.64-.02(g) adopted. Filed and effective September 8, 2000, the date of adoption, to be in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rule was adopted due to a shortage of Vidalia Onion seed in approved varieties; three new varieties of onions were authorized for inclusion as new approved varieties. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rule 40-7-8-.04 has been adopted superseding Emergency Rule 40-7-8-0.63-.04. Filed September 8, 2000; effective September 28, 2000.

Rule 40-10-1-.25 has been adopted. Filed December 29, 2000; effective January 20, 2001, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 40-2-1-.01, 40-2-2-.02, 40-2-3-.01, 40-2-5-.01, .02, 40-2-8-.02, 40-2-9-.02, 40-2-15-.01, 40-3-1-.01, 40-7-1-.02, .08, .09, .10, .12, .21, .22, .26, .33, .58, 40-7-12-.01, .14, .16, .19 have been amended. Rules 40-7-12-.03, .04, .06, .09 to .13 have been repealed.

Introductory paragraphs to Chapters 40-2-1 and 40-2-3 have been amended. Preamble to Chapter 40-7-12 has been deleted. Filed January 10, 2001; effective January 31, 2001, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 40-19-1-.01 to 40-19-1-.07 have been repealed. Filed March 8, 2001; effective March 28, 2001.

Rules 40-7-8-.02, .04, 40-12-3-.01, .02, 40-16-5-.01 to .04 have been amended. Rule 40-7-8-.03.1 has been adopted. Filed June 5, 2001; effective June 25, 2001.

Rules 40-14-2-.01 and 40-18-2-.02 have been amended. Rule 40-18-2-.07 has been adopted. Filed July 5, 2001; effective July 25, 2001.

Chapter 40-16-6 entitled "Nutrient Management Plan Specialist Certification" has been adopted. Filed July 23, 2001; effective August 12, 2001.

Rules 40-7-8-.03.1, 40-10-1-.10, 40-13-13-.01, .02, .04, .06, .07 have been amended. Filed July 31, 2001; effective August 20, 2001.

Rules 40-13-12-.02, 40-13-13-.01, .02, .04, .06 have been amended. Filed September 14, 2001; effective October 4, 2001.

Emergency Rule 40-20-1-0.65-.01 adopted. Filed September 18, 2001; effective September 14, 2001, the date of adoption, to be in effect for three days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was adopted to deal with a possible shortage of Volatility Class AA-2 and A-2 gasoline.

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, temporary localized gasoline supply disruption are developing in certain markets as a result of unusual consumer demand for gasoline due to the terrorist events in New York and Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2001. Volatility Class AA-2 and A-2 are mandated through September 15th and thereafter Class C-2 is also authorized. On September 14th there should be sufficient supplies of Class C-2 to meet any shortfall created by localized shortage of AA-2 and A-2. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 40-13-3-0.66-.07.1 adopted. Filed and effective May 3, 2002, the date of adoption, to be in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was adopted to immediately restrict the importation of live poultry and poultry products into the State to control and prevent the introduction of the contagious and infectious avian influenza virus. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rule 40-13-3-.07.1 has been adopted superseding Emergency Rule 40-13-3-0.66-.07.1. Filed August 19, 2002; effective September 8, 2002.

Rule 40-7-8-.03.1 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed August 22, 2002; effective September 11, 2002.

Chapters 40-10-2, 40-10-4, 40-13-1 to 40-13-6, and 40-16-3 have been repealed and new Chapters adopted. Chapter 40-10-5 entitled "Meat and Poultry Inspection Rules of Practice" has been adopted. Filed January 17, 2003; effective February 6, 2003.

Chapter 40-7-17 entitled "Regulations Applicable to Organic" has been adopted. Filed January 28, 2003; effective February 17, 2003.

Rules 40-6-1-.01, 40-6-2-.01, .02, 40-6-3-.01, .02, 40-6-4-.01, 40-6-5-.01, 40-6-6-.01, .02, 40-6-7-.01 to .03, and 40-6-8-.01 have been amended. Chapter 40-6-9 entitled "Regulation of Licensees" has been adopted. Filed February 18, 2003; effective March 10, 2003.

Rules 40-22-1-.01, 40-22-3-.01, 40-22-4-.01, 40-22-5-.01, 40-22-6-.01, 40-22-7-.01, 40-22-8-.01 and .02 have been amended. Rule 40-22-4-.02 has been repealed. Filed June 5,2003; effective July 1, 2003. as specified by the Agency.

Rule 40-2-4-.02 has been adopted. Filed September 8, 2003; effective September 28, 2003.

Rules 40-4-9-.01, .02, .03, and .07 have been amended. Rules 40-7-8-.13, .14, and .15 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Rule 40-7-8-.16 has been repealed. Filed September 25, 2003; effective October 15, 2003.

Chapter 40-13-14 entitled "Dog and Cat Sterilization Program" has been adopted. Filed September 26, 2003; effective October 17, 2003, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 40-7-1-.02 to .06, .08 to .10, .12, .14, .16 to .21, .25 to .28, .30 to .34, .36 to .38, .40, .41, .44 to .46, .51 to .53, .57, .58, .62, .64, .65, .67, and .69 have been amended.

Rule 40-7-1-.76 has been adopted. Filed October 29, 2003; effective November 28, 2003, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 40-13-8 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed November 19, 2003; effective December 19, 2003, as specified by the Agency.

Chapters 40-13-9 and 40-16-2 have been repealed. Filed November 21, 2003; effective December 11, 2003.

Chapter 40-4-3 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed December 9, 2003; effective December 31, 2003, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 40-10-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed January 15, 2004; effective February 4, 2004.

Chapters 40-4-4, 40-4-11, 40-4-12, 40-4-14, 40-4-18, 40-4-19, and 40-4-20 have been repealed. Filed January 23, 2004; effective February 12, 2004.

Chapter 40-7-8 has been amended. Filed March 4, 2004; effective March 24, 2004.

Chapters 40-11-1 to 40-11-7 have been repealed and new Chapters adopted. Chapters 40-11-8 entitled "Enforcement", 40-11-9 entitled "Misbranding", and 40-11-10 entitled "Prohibited Acts" have been adopted. Filed July 14, 2004; effective August 3, 2004.

Chapter 40-7-8 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed August 6, 2004; effective August 26, 2004.

Chapters 40-9-1 to 40-9-7 have been repealed and new Chapters adopted. Chapters 40-9-8 to 40-9-11 has been repealed. Filed August 24, 2004; effective September 13, 2004.

Rules 40-20-1-.01, .10, and .11 have been amended. Filed April 18, 2005; effective May 8, 2005.

Rules 40-7-1-.02, .10, .26, .46, and 40-7-5-.03 have been amended. Filed August 12, 2005; effective September 1, 2005.

Emergency Rule 40-20-1-0.67-.01 adopted. Filed August 31, 2005; effective September 1, 2005, as specified by the Agency, to be in effect from September 1, 2005 to September 15, 2005, or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was adopted due to events creating gasoline supply disruptions. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 40-20-1-0.68-.01 adopted. Filed and effective September 1, 2005, the date of adoption, to be in effect from September 1, 2005 to September 30, 2005, or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was adopted due to events creating low sulfur fuel oils and diesel fuel oils supply disruptions. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 40-20-1-0.69-.01 adopted. Filed October 5, 2005; effective October 1, 2005, as specified by the Agency, to be in effect from October 1, 2005 to November 30, 2005, or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was adopted due to events creating low sulfur fuel oils and diesel fuel oils supply disruptions. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 40-20-1-0.70-.01 adopted. Filed and effective September 30, 2005, the date of adoption, to be in effect from September 30, 2005 to October 31, 2005, or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was adopted due to events creating gasoline supply disruptions. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 40-7-8 has been repealed and a new chapter adopted. Filed October 6, 2005; effective October 26, 2005.

Chapter 40-4-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Chapter 40-4-24 entitled "Blueberry Scorch Virus Quarantine" has been adopted. Filed October 27, 2005; effective November 16, 2005.

Chapter 40-4-21 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed December 15, 2005; effective January 4, 2006.

Chapter 40-4-21 has been amended. Filed June 22, 2006; effective July 12, 2006.

Chapter 40-7-8 has been amended. Filed August 11, 2006; effective August 31, 2006.

Chapter 40-13-14 has been amended. Filed August 31, 2006; effective September 20, 2006.

Chapter 40-4-9 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed September 13, 2006; effective October 3, 2006.

Rule 40-13-4-.13 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed November 14, 2006; effective December 4, 2006.

Chapter 40-7-8 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed June 11, 2007; effective July 1, 2007.

Chapter 40-7-8 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed September 20, 2007; effective October 10, 2007.

Chapter 40-4-7 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed September 26, 2007; effective October 10, 2007.

Rules 40-5-2-.01 to .05, 40-5-8-.01 to .04, and 40-5-9-.01 have been amended. Filed December 27, 2007; effective January 16, 2008.

Chapter 40-4-9 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed January 17, 2008; effective February 6, 2008.

Rule 40-20-1-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed February 13, 2008; effective March 4, 2008.

Chapters 40-9-2 and 40-9-7 have been repealed and new Chapters adopted. Filed April 8, 2008; effective April 28, 2008.

Rules 40-22-1-.01, 40-22-2-.01, 40-22-3-.01, .02, 40-22-4-.01, 40-22-5-.01, 40-22-6-.01, 40-22-7-.01, 40-22-8-.01, .02, 40-22-9-.01 to .03 have been amended. Filed July 9, 2008; effective July 29, 2008.

Chapter 40-10-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed December 17, 2008; effective January 6, 2009.

Chapter 40-28-1 entitled "Agricultural Tourist Attraction" has been adopted. Filed December 22, 2008; effective January 12, 2009, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 40-13-10 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed October 6, 2009; effective October 26, 2009.

Rule 40-20-1-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed December 3, 2009; effective December 23, 2009.

Chapter 40-7-8 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed March 31, 2010; effective April 20, 2010.

Chapter 40-4-7 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed April 12, 2010; effective May 2, 2010.

Chapter 40-7-18 entitled "Additional Regulations Applicable to Processing Plants" has been adopted. Filed April 14, 2010; effective May 4, 2010.

Rules 40-6-2-.02, 40-6-6-.01, .02, 40-6-8-.01, 40-7-1-.75, 40-7-17-.03, 40-12-8-.01, 40-20-1-.09, 40-22-2-.01, and 40-28-1-.03 have been amended. Filed June 15, 2010, effective July 5, 2010.

Rules 40-11-4-.02, 40-27-1-.02, and .03 have been amended. File June 16, 2010; effective July 6, 2010.

Rules 40-5-5-.02, .03, 40-11-12-.04, 40-13-10-.04, 40-14-2-.01, 40-18-2-.02, and 40-21-4-.01 have been amended. Filed June 21, 2010; effective July 11, 2010.

Chapters 40-13-12 and 40-13-13 have been amended. Filed July 21, 2010; effective August 10, 2010.

Chapters 40-4-1 and 40-4-9 have been amended. Chapter 40-24-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter entitled "Boll Weevil Quarantine" adopted. Chapters 40-24-2, 40-24-3, 40-24-4, 40-24-5, 40-24-6, 40-24-7, 40-24-8, and 40-24-9 have been repealed. Filed September 23, 2010; effective October 13, 2010.

Chapter 40-7-5 has been amended. Rule 40-10-1-.01 has been amended. Filed November 10, 2010; effective November 30, 2010.

Chapter 40-4-7 has been amended. Filed December 14, 2010; effective January 3, 2011.

Rule 4-13-13-.08 has been amended. Filed March 23, 2011; effective April 12, 2011.

Rule 40-20-1-.01 has been amended. Filed June 1, 2011; effective June 21, 2011.

Rule 40-10-4-.02 and .12 have been amended. Filed June 6, 2011; effective June 26, 2011.

Rule 40-7-18-.13 has been adopted. Filed July 7, 2011; effective July 27, 2011.

Chapters 40-13-2 and 40-13-4 have been amended. Filed September 2, 2011; effective September 22, 2011.

Rule 40-20-1-.12 has been amended. Filed September 20, 2011; effective October 10, 2011.

Rule 40-13-13-.07 amended. F. Nov. 10, 2011; eff. Nov. 30, 2011.

Rule 40-7-18-.12 amended. F. Jul. 7, 2011; eff. Jul. 27, 2011.

Rules 40-13-14-.02 and 40-13-14-.03 adopted. F. Mar. 7, 2012; eff. Mar. 27, 2012.

Rule 40-7-18-.14 adopted. F. Aug. 14, 2012; eff. Sep. 3, 2012.

Chapter 40-7-1-.19 adopted. F. Aug. 7, 2012; eff. Aug. 27, 2012.

Rules 40-2-15-.01, 40-3-1-.01, 40-7-1-.02, 40-7-1-.03, 40-7-1-.04, 40-7-1-.09, 40-7-1-.10, 40-7-1-.14, 40-7-1-.19, 40-7-1-.20, 40-7-1-.21, 40-7-1-.26, 40-7-1-.32, 40-7-1-.34, 40-7-1-.40, 40-7-1-.66, 40-7-1-.75 amended. F. Aug. 7, 2012; eff. Aug. 27, 2012.

Rule 40-7-18-.14 adopted. F. Aug. 14, 2012; eff. Sep. 3, 2012.

Rule 40-13-14-.03 amended. F. Sep. 10, 2012; eff. Sep. 30, 2012.

Rules 40-10-1-.05 and 40-10-2-.07 amended. F. Oct. 18, 2012; eff. Nov. 7, 2012.

Rules 40-10-1-.26 and 40-10-2-.18 adopted. F. Oct. 18, 2012; eff. Nov. 7, 2012.

Chapters 40-22-1 through 40-22-8 repealed. F. Oct. 29, 2012; eff. Nov. 18, 2012.

Chapter 40-29 and rules 40-29-.01 through 40-29-.05 adopted. F. Oct. 30, 2012; eff. Nov. 19, 2012.

Rules 40-13-13-.01, 40-13-13-.02, 40-13-13-.04 amended. F. Jul. 8, 2013; eff. Jul. 28, 2013.

Rules 40-21-2-.01, 40-21-3-.01, 40-21-4-.01 amended. F. Jul. 23, 2013; eff. Aug. 12, 2013.

Rules 40-26-1-.01, 40-26-1-.03, 40-26-1-.04, 40-26-1-.05, 40-26-1-.07, 40-26-1-.14, 40-26-1-.16, 40-26-1-.18, 40-26-1-.19, 40-26-1-.21 to 40-26-1-.24, 40-26-1-.26, 40-26-1-.31 amended. Rule 40-26-1-.27 repealed and new Rule adopted. Rules 40-26-1-.28 to 40-26-1-.30 repealed. F. Aug. 2, 2013; eff. Aug. 22, 2013.

Rule 40-7-8-.02 amended. Rule 40-7-8-.17 repealed and new Rule adopted. F. Aug. 8, 2013; eff. Aug. 28, 2013.

Rules 40-29-.01 and 40-29-.02 amended. F. Sep. 4, 2013; eff. Sep. 24, 2013.

Rule 40-13-4-.04 amended. F. Sep. 17, 2013; eff. Oct. 7, 2013.

Chapters 40-4-22 and Rules 40-4-8-.01 to 40-4-8-.09 repealed. F. Sep. 26, 2013; eff. Oct. 16, 2013.

Chapters 40-30-1, 40-30-2, 40-30-3 adopted. F. Nov. 6, 2013; eff. Nov. 26, 2013.

Rule 40-9-2-.03 amended. F. Nov. 8, 2013; eff. Nov. 28, 2013.

Chapter 40-4-25 adopted. F. Mar. 7, 2014; eff. Mar. 27, 2014.

Rule 40-10-1-.20 amended. F. May 7, 2014; eff. May 27, 2014.

Rules 40-4-7-.05, 40-4-9-.01, .03, and .05 amended. F. Oct. 1, 2014; eff. Oct. 21, 2014.

Chapter 40-29 amended. F. Oct. 8, 2014; eff. Oct. 28, 2014.

ER 40-13-2-0.1-.15 adopted. F. Mar. 10, 2015; eff. Mar. 10, 2015. This rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 40-15-4-.02 amended. F. Mar. 25, 2015; eff. Apr. 14, 2015.

ER 40-13-2-0.2-.15 adopted. F. July 14, 2015; eff. July 14, 2015. This rule to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 40-7-1 repealed and a new Chapter entitled "Retail Food Sales" adopted. F. Sep. 11, 2015; eff. Oct. 1, 2015.

Rules 40-13-12-.01, .02, .05, 40-13-13-.01, .02 amended. F. Oct. 19, 2015; eff. Nov. 8, 2015.

Chapter 40-17, 40-17-1 through 40-17-10, repealed. F. Oct. 29, 2015; eff. Nov. 18, 2015.

Rules 40-7-8-.02, .03, .03.1, .05, .08, .16 amended. Rule 40-7-8-.07 repealed. F. Mar. 30, 2016; eff. Apr. 19, 2016.

Rule 40-13-14-.03 amended. F. June 10, 2016; eff. June 30, 2016.

Rule 40-7-8-.08 amended. F. July 26, 2016; eff. Aug. 15, 2016.

ER 40-20-1-0.3-.01 adopted. F. September 21, 2016; eff. September 21, 2016. This rule to remain in effect through November 1, 2016, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 40-29-.02, .03 amended. F. Oct. 12, 2016; eff. Nov. 1, 2016.

Note: Rule 40-4-21-.04, Correction of non-substantive typographical error, "History: Original Rule entitled "Contents of the Label" adopted. F. Oct. 26, 1993; eff. Nov. 15, 1993." corrected to "History: Original Rule entitled "Sampling and Analyses" adopted. F. Oct. 26, 1993; eff. Nov. 15, 1993." Error discovered and original title verified in 2017. Effective June 5, 2017.

Rules 40-4-21-.04, 40-6-7-.01, 40-11-8-.01, 40-12-1-.01 amended. Rules 40-5-1-.02, 40-5-1-.03, 40-12-5-.05, 40-27-1-.01 and Chapter 40-31 entitled "Soil Amendments" adopted. F. May 16, 2017; eff. June 5, 2017.

ER 40-20-1-0.4-.01 adopted. F. August 31, 2017; eff. August 31, 2017. This rule to remain in effect through September 15, 2017, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 40-16-1-.09 amended. F. Mar. 15, 2018; eff. Apr. 4, 2018.

Rules 40-5-1-.02, 40-5-8-.06, 40-12-4-.01 amended. Chapter 40-7-13 (specifically Rule 40-7-13-.01) repealed. Apr. 20, 2018; eff. May 10, 2018.

Rule 40-16-1-.09 amended. F. July 25, 2018; eff. Aug. 14, 2018.

Rules 40-13-6-.01 through .08, 40-13-7-.01 amended. Rules 40-13-6-.09 through .12 repealed and new rules adopted. Rule 40-13-6-.13 adopted. F. Aug. 10, 2018; eff. Aug. 30, 2018.

Rules 40-29-.02, .03, .05 amended. F. Sep. 11, 2018; eff. Oct. 1, 2018.

ER 40-20-1-0.5-.01 adopted. F. September 13, 2017; eff. September 13, 2017. This rule to remain in effect through September 15, 2018, as specified by the Agency.

Subject 40-13-15 entitled "Transportation and Holding of Live Feral Hogs" adopted. F. Sep. 17, 2018; eff. Jan. 1, 2019, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 40-7-18-.02, .06, .09, .10, .12, .14 amended. F. Oct. 1, 2018; eff. Oct. 21, 2018.

Rules 40-10-1-.01, .04, .20; 40-13-6-.01, .04 amended. F. Nov. 5, 2018; eff. Nov. 25, 2018.

Note: Rule 40-8-3-.03, correction of non-substantive typographical error in History. In accordance with Rule title cited in filing, "Repealed: New Rule entitled "Businesses" adopted. F. Jul. 9, 1993; eff. Jul. 29, 1993." corrected to "Repealed: New Rule entitled "Notice Prerequisite" adopted. F. Jul. 9, 1993; eff. Jul. 29, 1993." Effective Feb. 28, 2019.

Chapter 40-8 repealed and new chapter entitled "Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin" adopted; Subjects 40-8-1, 40-8-2, 40-8-3 repealed and new Subjects adopted entitled "General," 'Classified Notices" and "Display Advertisements," respectively. F. Feb. 8, 2019; eff. Feb. 28, 2019.

Subject 40-7-20 entitled "Produce Safety Regulations" adopted. F. Apr. 25, 2019; eff. May 15, 2019.

Rules 40-13-13-.03, .04, .07 amended. F. May 10, 2019; eff. June 1, 2019, as specified by the Agency.

Subject 40-7-3 repealed in its entirety. Rule 40-7-5-.02 amended. Subject 40-7-18 title changed to "Manufactured Food Regulations," Rules 40-7-18-.01 through .14 amended. F. Aug. 27, 2019; eff. Sep. 16, 2019.

Rules 40-7-1-.02, .03, .04, .06, .07, .10 through .13, .18, .26, .36, .38, .39, .41 amended. F. Sep. 27, 2019; eff. Oct. 17, 2019.

Rule 40-14-1-.02 amended. Rule 40-14-4-.06 adopted. Rule 40-31-1-.01 repealed and new Rule adopted, Rules 40-31-1-.02 through .06 adopted. F. Nov. 12, 2019; eff. Dec. 2, 2019.

Rule 40-13-14-.03 amended. F. Nov. 19, 2019; eff. Dec. 9, 2019.

Subject 40-4-26 entitled "Citrus Regulations and Quarantine" adopted. F. Dec. 5, 2019; eff. Jan. 1, 2020, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 40-12-4-.01 amended. F. Jan. 15, 2020; eff. Feb. 4, 2020.

Rule 40-10-1-.20 amended. F. Jan. 31, 2020; eff. Feb. 20, 2020.

Chapter 40-32 entitled "Hemp Growers and Processors" adopted. F. Feb. 10, 2020; eff. Mar. 1, 2020.

Rule 40-20-1-.01 amended. F. Mar. 2, 2020; eff. Mar. 22, 2020.

ER 40-21-2-0.6-.01 adopted. F. Mar. 24, 2020; eff. Mar. 24, 2020. This rule to remain in effect for a period of no longer than 120 days from the effective date, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 40-7-7-.06, .07, 40-12-4-.01, 40-13-13-.04 amended. F. May 8, 2020; eff. May 28, 2020.

Rule 40-14-4-.02 amended. F. Jan. 4, 2021; eff. Jan. 24, 2021.

Rules 40-7-5-.01, .02, .03 amended. F. Jan. 25, 2021; eff. Feb. 14, 2021.

Subject 40-7-19 amended. Rule 40-13-1-.07 adopted. F. Feb. 24, 2021; eff. Mar. 16, 2021.

Subject 40-4-25 repealed in its entirety. F. Apr. 19, 2021; eff. May 9, 2021.

Rules 40-10-2-.02, .03, .04, .06 amended. F. July 8, 2021; eff. July 28, 2021.

Rules 40-32-1-.02, 40-32-2-.01 through .08, .10, .12, 40-32-3-.01 through .10 amended. F. Jan. 19, 2022; eff. Feb. 8, 2022.

Rules 40-13-14-.01, .02, .03 amended. F. Apr. 4, 2022; eff. Apr. 24, 2022.

Subject 40-13-16 entitled "Local Government Companion Animal Trust Fund" adopted. F. Apr. 25, 2022; eff. May 15, 2022.

Rules 40-31-1-.01 through .06 amended, 40-31-1-.07 repealed. Subjects 40-31-2 entitled "Provisions Applicable to Industrial By-Product Derived Soil Amendments" and 40-31-3 entitled "Nutrient Management Plans" adopted. F. Dec. 7, 2022; eff. Dec. 27, 2022.

Rules 40-4-26-.03, .05, .06, .07 amended; Rule 40-4-26-.09 repealed. F. May 24, 2023; eff. June 13, 2023.

Subject 40-13-16 entitled "Raw Milk for Human Consumption" adopted. F. June 9, 2023; eff. July 1, 2023, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 40-32-1-.01, .02, 40-32-2-.01, .02, .03, .05 through .10, .12, 40-32-3-.01, .02, .03, .06, .07, .08, .09, .11. amended. Rules 40-32-1-.05, 40-32-2-.04, .11, 40-32-3-.04, .05, .10 repealed. Subjects 40-32-4 entitled "Hemp Product Manufacturers, Consumable Hemp Product Wholesalers, Retail Consumable Hemp Establishments, and Registered Laboratories," 40-32-5 entitled "Consumable Hemp Products" adopted. F. Sept. 11, 2024; eff. Oct. 1, 2024.

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