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Title 2. AGRICULTURE

Chapter 10. MARKETING FACILITIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND PROGRAMS

49 sections · 2-10-1 to 2-10-130

Article 1. GEORGIA BUILDING AUTHORITY (MARKETS)

  1. 2-10-1 to 2-10-39(no catchline printed)Repealed

Article 2. FARMERS’ MARKETS

  1. 2-10-50Short title.
  2. 2-10-51Purpose of article.
  3. 2-10-52Definitions.
  4. 2-10-53Powers and duties of Commissioner generally.
  5. 2-10-53.1Oversight by legislative advisory committee; membership; duties; expiration.
  6. 2-10-54Employees prohibited from engaging in business as dealer in agricultural products.
  7. 2-10-55Authority of Commissioner to make inspections, prescribe and collect fees and charges, and assign space on farmers’ markets.
  8. 2-10-56Promulgation of rules and regulations by Commissioner.
  9. 2-10-57Authority of Commissioner to provide for safety and security at farmers’ markets; police powers.
  10. 2-10-58Acquisition and rental of real property; format of lease execution; closing of farmers’ markets.
  11. 2-10-59License required to sell in farmers’ markets; consent to inspection of property; removal from premises.
  12. 2-10-60Suspension or revocation of registration, license, or permit; procedure; enforcement of laws, regulations, or orders.
  13. 2-10-61Rules and regulations to continue in effect.
  14. 2-10-62Prohibited acts; penalty.

Article 3. COOPERATIVE MARKETING ASSOCIATIONS

  1. 2-10-80Short title.
  2. 2-10-81Definitions.
  3. 2-10-82When associations deemed nonprofit.
  4. 2-10-83Persons who may form cooperative association.
  5. 2-10-84Filing of articles of incorporation; contents; subscription; verification; further proceedings.
  6. 2-10-85Amendment of charter.
  7. 2-10-86Adoption of bylaws; authorized provisions.
  8. 2-10-87Directors to manage association; number; election or appointment; compensation; marketing or purchasing contracts with association; vacancies.
  9. 2-10-88Election of officers.
  10. 2-10-89Removal of officers or directors.
  11. 2-10-90Eligibility as members or stockholders.
  12. 2-10-91Issuance of stock or certificate; liability of member; maximum amount of stock member may own; voting; preferred stock; transfer of stock; purchase of own stock by association.
  13. 2-10-92Regular meetings; special meetings generally; notice.
  14. 2-10-93Referral of matters to entire membership; special meetings.
  15. 2-10-94Powers of associations generally.
  16. 2-10-95Duration of associations.
  17. 2-10-96Use of preferred stock to purchase property interest.
  18. 2-10-97Transfer of common stock.
  19. 2-10-98Joining with other nonprofit cooperative associations.
  20. 2-10-99Ownership in, control of, or membership in other corporations; warehouse receipts.
  21. 2-10-100Contracts and agreements between associations.
  22. 2-10-101Marketing contracts authorized; provisions; liquidated damages; injunctions and restraining orders; specific performance.
  23. 2-10-102Activities in connection with agricultural products and furnishing farm business services generally.
  24. 2-10-103Engaging in business for nonmembers.
  25. 2-10-103.1Power to acquire debt or equity of, create or own, and control and manage business entities.
  26. 2-10-104Annual reports.
  27. 2-10-105License fee; tax exemption.
  28. 2-10-106Distribution of excess income, reserves, or surpluses.
  29. 2-10-107Associations not deemed monopolistic or in restraint of trade.
  30. 2-10-108Applicability of nonprofit corporation laws.
  31. 2-10-109Applicability of other laws.
  32. 2-10-110Procedure by which other corporations and associations may come under article.
  33. 2-10-111Use of word ‘‘cooperative’’ in business name.

Article 4. ROADSIDE MARKETS INCENTIVE PROGRAM

  1. 2-10-130 to 2-10-140(no catchline printed)Repealed