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title: O.C.G.A. § 2-8-70. Use of designations of grade, quality, or condition without complying with regulations or marketing order.
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# O.C.G.A. § 2-8-70. Use of designations of grade, quality, or condition without complying with regulations or marketing order.

Whenever the use by a producer or handler of a particular emblem, label, certificate, or other distinctive designation of grade, quality, or condition, other than grade or other quality designations then in effect pursuant to state or federal grade standards, is made contingent upon compliance with certain production or handling regulations authorized by a marketing order issued and made effective under this article, it shall be unlawful and a violation of this article for any person who is not participating in and complying with such order or regulations to use such designation of grade, quality, or condition.

## History

Code 1981, § 2-8-70, enacted by Ga. L. 1989, p. 1420, § 1.