Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 40-8-1-.03

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through November 21, 2024

Rule 40-8-1-.03 - Editor's Authority

The Commissioner designates the Editor as the final authority for all editorial decisions, including:

(a) The decision to promulgate advertising guidelines not in conflict with these rules;

(b) The decision to contract with agricultural businesses or organizations for the placement of display advertisements alongside the Bulletin's editorial and classified content in exchange for contributions to the Bulletin by the advertisers;

(c) The decision to allocate the maximum number of words allowed in the classified notices of any particular category in each issue, and the decision to edit any notices exceeding the maximum number of words allocated;

(d) The decision to designate certain issues for emphasis on a particular category or group of categories, including the decision to add or delete certain categories or groups of categories from certain issues;

(e) The decision to include articles or announcements of interest to the agricultural industry;

(f) The decision to refuse publication of classified notices and display advertisements that fail to conform to these rules or guidelines promulgated under these rules, that violate other Departmental rules, that violate Georgia or Federal law, or that are submitted by any person who has unresolved complaints or numerous complaints filed regarding previous notices; and

(g) The decision to set publication deadlines.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-8-1-.03

O.C.G.A. § 2-2-7.

Original Rule entitled "Seed" adopted. F. Jun. 30, 1965.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Scope" adopted. F. Jul. 9, 1993; eff. July 29, 1993.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Editor's Authority" adopted. F. Feb. 8, 2019; eff. Feb. 28, 2019.