2-11-76
Section 2-11-76 Administration and enforcement; powers of commissioner; fees. The Commissioner
of Agriculture and Industries, through any designated division of the state Department of
Agriculture and Industries, shall be charged with the administration and enforcement of the
provisions of this article, and for that purpose he shall have the power and authority to:
(1) Enter and inspect personally, or through any authorized agent, inspector or employee,
every place within the State of Alabama where fresh fruits and vegetables are produced, packed,
stored, shipped, sold or offered for sale, and it shall be unlawful for any person to resist,
prevent or refuse to allow such entrance or inspection; (2) Issue to growers, packers, shippers
and others certificates of inspection certifying the grade, quality, classification or condition
of fruits and vegetables as provided in this article; (3) Charge reasonable fees designed
to cover the cost of these services, which fees, together with all...
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2-15-60
Section 2-15-60 Definitions. When used in this division, the following terms shall have the
following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(1) BOARD. The Board of Agriculture and Industries of the State of Alabama. (2) COMMISSIONER.
The Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries of the State of Alabama. (3) DEPARTMENT. The
Department of Agriculture and Industries of the State of Alabama. (4) LIVESTOCK. Cattle, swine,
sheep, goats, equine or equidae, ratites, and poultry. (5) LIVESTOCK MARKET. A place, concentration
or collection point, or other public or private place where a person shall assemble livestock
for either public or private sale by him and such service or the cost or expense thereof is
to be compensated for by the owner, on a commission basis or otherwise, or where such person
purchases livestock for resale. The term shall not include: a. Any place other than at a permanently
established livestock market, used solely for the...
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2-27-30
Section 2-27-30 Establishment and operation; policy committee and executive committee therefor.
The commissioner and state Department of Agriculture and Industries shall have authority to
provide for the establishment and operation of a laboratory to obtain reliable analysis of
raw and processed agricultural products, the materials used in production of agricultural
products for harmful pesticide residues for the protection of public health and interest,
to aid in developing and expanding markets for agricultural products, the protection and production
of fish and wildlife, and the use of recreational areas as related to pesticide residues.
In connection therewith, there shall be established a policy committee to be composed of the
following: (1) The Director, Alabama Cooperative Extension Service, who shall be chairman
of the committee; (2) The Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Industries; (3)
The Director, Alabama Experiment Station System; (4) The State Health...
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2-31-3
Section 2-31-3 License required; renewal; fees. No person may engage in business as a grain
dealer in the State of Alabama without a license therefor issued by the commissioner. Application
for a license to engage in business as a grain dealer shall be filed with the commissioner
and shall be on a form prescribed and furnished by the commissioner. The application shall
set forth the name of the applicant, the principal officers, if the applicant is a corporation
or the active members of a partnership, the location of the principal office or place of business
of the applicant, the location or locations in this state at which the applicant proposes
to engage in business as a grain dealer, the kind of grain which the applicant proposes to
handle, the type of business which the applicant proposes to conduct, and additional information
as the commissioner by regulation may require. The application for an initial license may
be filed at any time prior to beginning business as a grain dealer....
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2-8-1
Section 2-8-1 Legislative purpose and intent. It is hereby declared to be in the interest of
the public welfare that owners of cattle shall be authorized and encouraged to act jointly
and in cooperation with handlers, dealers and purchasers of cattle and with the Commissioner
of Agriculture and Industries and with the State Board of Agriculture and Industries in promoting
and stimulating, by research, education, advertising and other methods, the increased and
efficient production, distribution, use and sale of cattle and beef products, and it is the
intent and purpose of this article to authorize and provide a method and procedure for a promotional
program for the cattle industry and the financing thereof pursuant to powers conferred upon
the Legislature by Amendment 201 to the Alabama Constitution of 1901. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess.,
No. 280, p. 2320, §1.)...
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2-8-190
Section 2-8-190 Legislative purpose and intent. It is hereby declared to be in the interest
of the public welfare that producers of cotton shall be authorized and encouraged to act jointly
and in cooperation with handlers, dealers, purchasers and ginners of cotton, with the Commissioner
of Agriculture and Industries and with the State Board of Agriculture and Industries in promoting
and stimulating by research, education, advertising and other methods, the increased and efficient
production, distribution, use and sale of cotton and cotton products; and it is the intent
and purpose of this article to authorize and provide a method and procedure for a promotional
program for the cotton industry and the financing thereof pursuant to powers of the Legislature
as authorized by Amendment No. 388 to the Constitution which expressly authorizes such activity.
(Acts 1981, No. 81-388, p. 586, §1.)...
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2-8-211
Section 2-8-211 Penalty; inspection of books and records; injunctions. (a) Any ginner of cotton
who willfully fails or refuses to collect and pay to the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries
any assessment required by this article to be so collected and remitted to the commissioner
shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. Any ginner of cotton who fails or refuses to allow
the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries or his authorized agents and employees to inspect
and review his books and records which disclose the bales of cotton he ginned for the purpose
of ascertaining accuracy of amounts of assessments collected and remitted as required under
this article shall also be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. (b) In addition to the above penalty
and notwithstanding the existence of an adequate remedy, the circuit court or any judge thereof,
shall have jurisdiction for cause shown to grant a temporary or permanent injunction, or both,
restraining and enjoining any person from...
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2-8-270
Section 2-8-270 Legislative purpose and intent. It is hereby declared to be in the interest
of the public welfare that producers of catfish shall be authorized and encouraged to act
jointly and in cooperation with handlers, dealers, processors and distributors of catfish
feed and with the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries and with the State Board of Agriculture
and Industries in promoting and stimulating, by research, education, advertising and other
methods, the increased and efficient production, distribution, use and sale of catfish and
catfish products, and it is the intent and purpose of this article to authorize and provide
a method and procedure for a promotional program for the catfish industry and the financing
thereof pursuant to powers conferred upon the Legislature by Amendment 327 to the Alabama
Constitution of 1901. (Acts 1987, No. 87-587, p. 961, §1.)...
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2-8-286
Section 2-8-286 Expenditure of assessments. The funds derived from any assessments levied upon
the sale of catfish feed as authorized under this article shall be used and expended by the
certified association, after such funds are remitted to it by the Commissioner of Agriculture
and Industries, for the purpose of promoting and stimulating by advertising and other methods
the increased use and sale of catfish and catfish products, and such funds may also be used
for the financing or contributing toward the financing of research, experimental and educational
programs for the efficient and economical production, distribution, processing and marketing
of catfish and catfish products. The certified association may enter into cooperative agreements
with appropriate agencies of any public or private institution or organization, and funds
derived from assessments, to the extent agreed upon, may be contributed to such public or
private institution or agency for such research, experimental and...
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2-8-40
Section 2-8-40 Legislative purpose and intent. It is hereby declared to be in the interest
of the public welfare that producers of swine shall be authorized and encouraged to act jointly
and in cooperation with handlers, dealers and purchasers of swine and with the Commissioner
of Agriculture and Industries and with the State Board of Agriculture and Industries in promoting
and stimulating, by research, education, advertising and other methods, the increased and
efficient production, distribution, use and sale of swine and swine products, and it is the
intent and purpose of this article to authorize and provide a method and procedure for a promotional
program for the swine industry and the financing thereof pursuant to powers conferred upon
the Legislature by Amendment 327 to the Alabama Constitution of 1901. (Acts 1973, No. 463,
p. 653, §1.)...
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