Title 2, Chapter 21, Section 6
( 2-21-6)
(a) The Commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations fixing
and establishing reasonable definitions and standards for organic
food and feed commodities or products being produced or sold within
the State of Georgia. (b) The Commissioner may adopt, by reference, pursuant to Chapter 13
of Title 50, known as the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,"
regulations for production, handling, and marketing of organically
produced agricultural products as set forth by the United States
Department of Agriculture. (c) The Commissioner is authorized by rule or regulation to adopt
fees which may be charged, collected, and retained by certifying
entities as compensation for the services of such certifying
entities under the provisions of this chapter. (d) The Commissioner is authorized to adopt reasonable rules and
regulations necessary to carry out this chapter, to provide for the
approval of certifying entities, and to provide for the
certification of organic food and feed. |