Current through Chapter 253 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Subject to chapter 91, the department of agriculture shall adopt rules, as necessary, with respect to:
(2) The design of the seals of quality for identifying fresh or processed agricultural commodities that are produced within the State;(3) The categories of fresh or processed agricultural commodities that are eligible to use the seals of quality;(4) The minimum quality of fresh or processed agricultural commodities that are eligible to use the seals of quality;(5) The minimum per cent of wholesale value added within the State to qualify for use of the seals of quality;(6) Minimum packaging and labeling requirements for fresh or processed agricultural commodities using a seal of quality;(7)Application forms for the license to use the seals of quality and the information required to be included on the application forms;(8) Assessment and collection of license fees for the use of the seals of quality to cover the costs of providing the service;(9) Assessment and collection of charges for stickers, placards, and other promotional materials provided by the department of agriculture;(10) Provisions for the appropriate use of seals of quality, including use in advertisements;(11) Record keeping requirements for parties licensed to use the seals of quality;(12) Administrative penalties for violation of this part; and(13) Enforcement of this part. L 2002, c 163 , pt of §2 .