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title: O.C.G.A. § 2-10-51. Purpose of article.
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# O.C.G.A. § 2-10-51. Purpose of article.

This article is intended to promote the handling, packing, transporting, storage, distribution, inspection, and sale of agricultural products and to assist producers and consumers in selling and purchasing such products under fair conditions. It is the further intent and purpose of this article to authorize the Commissioner to control the operation of farmers’ markets.

## History

Ga. L. 1981, p. 1354, § 2.