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title: O.C.G.A. § 26-2-450. Definitions.
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# O.C.G.A. § 26-2-450. Definitions.

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of Georgia.

(2) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture of the State of Georgia.

(3) “Grade ‘A’ raw milk for human consumption” means raw milk for human consumption produced by a permitted raw milk for human consumption producer, which meets all health, safety, and labeling standards of this article.

(4) “Raw milk for human consumption” means fluid whole milk in its natural state from healthy cows, or other hoofed animals, which is intended for human consumption and has been produced under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by or pursuant to this article.

## History

Code 1981, § 26-2-450, enacted by Ga. L. 2022, p. 809, § 2/HB 1175.